I don't think it's a dumb question. And I think you're right: the closer you get to the way the CPU you're targeting likes its memory optimally managed, you're basically heading towards assembly.
I have notions that there can be something 'between' assembly and, for instance, C, but that's a daydream of mine without any details worked out yet.
I have notions that there can be something 'between' assembly and, for instance, C, but that's a daydream of mine without any details worked out yet.