Is reading a book on compilers necessary to be a good programmer

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Published on 2010-03-23T12:07:19Z Indexed on 2010/03/23 12:13 UTC
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I understand the basics of compilers, virtual machines and interpreters from reading overviews in other books. But I don't know the specifics.

Do you think it is important to know the specifics and read an in depth book about compilers? If so, why and please suggest a book?

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