>> I have found that typically, the output code is substaitially
>> larger than when I write in assembler.
>
>The size argument again. My answer is simple:
>
>Given sufficient time a good assembler programmer can fit an application
>in a smaller code size than a HLL programmer. Given sufficient code
>space a HLL programmer can write the same application in less time.
>
>Just determine for your situation what is more important (for a
>commercial situation: what would give the lowest total cost).

It is also dependant on just what compiler you use - and your HLL language 
style. Some people find that the better HLL compilers can produce smaller 
code footprint than they can in assembler. This may be partly because their 
HLL writing style allows the compiler to optimise better than your HLL 
style. 

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