Do web devs NEED to understand low-level programming concepts? Chris doesn't think so...and he discusses why on the freeCodeCamp podcast.

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A web developer shares the opinion that web devs don't need to understand low-level programming concepts like CPU registers, bit shifting, or JIT compiler internals. While acknowledging that some concepts like caching are useful, the view is that most web development work doesn't require deep low-level knowledge, and developers should focus on what's practical for their goals rather than what traditional CS curricula emphasize.