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Why do some programmers categorize C, Python, C++ differently? - regarding level [duplicate]

I am taking an introductory course on python and the instructor says that python is a high level language and C and C++ are low level languages. It's just damn confusing. I thought that C, C++, ...
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Reverse engineering: what is it really good for? [closed]

I have some innocent/beginner questions: What is reverse engineering good for? As a programmer, should I learn the art of reverse engineering? What are the benefits to a programmer who is ...
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What Are Some Advantages/Disadvantages of Using C over Assembly?

I'm currently studying engineering in Telecommunications and Electronics and we have migrated from assembler to C in microprocessor programming. I have doubts that this is a good idea. What are some ...
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Switching from Java/Java EE career path to C POS path?

I am a Java/Java EE Developer with about 3 years in this field. I like low-level programming so much... I favor back-end code over front-end. I've a knowledge in C and know little about C++. I got ...
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Where can I learn more about Low Level Programming

So First of all, I did Graduate from a University with a B.S. in Computer Science, and while I feel I got a multitude of programming experience.....I really missed out on the SUPER low level stuff. I ...
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What are the security risks/vulnerabilities every C programmer must be aware of?

There are many security risks coming from having close contact to the hardware as opposed to using well-tested and proved APIs from high level programming languages. It is much easier to cause a ...
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Low level programming - what's in it for me?

For years I have considered digging into what I consider "low level" languages. For me this means C and assembly. However I had no time for this yet, nor has it EVER been neccessary. Now because I ...