Is Assembly Language worth learning?

I've heard that learning assembly language is a good way to become a better computer programmer. Is this true? Is it worth the effort? Does anybody have any suggestions on this subject?

No, asm is not worth it. It is a hassle to write and youll have to write different code depending on the processors. It is however a key component in learning proper C++ Optimization - so pick up a book in that learn that instead, it usually includes ASM code that you can learn in order to understand how the compiler works, and how you can work around its code.

The compiler writes insanely good asm code and has done so since the about mid 90's. Anyone who says writing stuff by yourself in ASM is better has seriously outdated opinions. :)