Assembly compiler

Just as simple as that I need a compiler to compile assembly into hex code to feed into winpic800. if anyone knows of any tutorials in writing assembly then please add a link to that as well as all I have are the microchip datasheets and am new on all this but prefer to go on assembly as it is more efficient and I would rather not learn half a dozen languages when i know assembly is best. I am going to use the 16F88
Thanks
Simon

With 240+ postings you are not new to the forum.

Have you looked at the STICKY before asking the question?

I am not new to electronics but worse off than a novice with pics and am having trouble getting all the stages together. assembly-hex file-programmmer software-programmer-pic I have still to build the hardware programmer as am waiting for the 74ls05 yea u got it here in italy you havve to order one of those simple parts so am trying to get ahead on the soft part. I have read the sticky and there are no references to an assembly compiler everone seems to be raging about basic and C but as I an a novice in this I choose to go assembly straight off as I will end up there in the end.

Also please explore the Elmer 160 Tutorial...

Good luck... Regards, Mike