Task killer apps. Yes or No?

I recently purchased my first smartphone, a Droid Razr, and have a question about task killer apps.
Several people have told me that I should install a task killer app. They have recommended "Advanced Task Killer". They claim that a task killer app is necessary to conserve memory and extend battery life. But I have also read that many people claim that with current Android software, like Ice Cream Sandwich, task killers are completely unnecessary. They say that Android takes care of memory management, and that there is almost no gain in battery life.
I don't know who to believe! As a smartphone "newbie" I would appreciate more opinions on this.
Thank you!

msturgis wrote:
You are not helping him by not giving him any particular reason for your recommendation against "task killer apps". He already has opinions favoring both sides. He wants to know the "WHY" behind your suggestion.
I gave them my experience. I felt I never needed to" kill" an application even during the android versions where many people were using them.
To the OP, there are many, many discussions already existing in this community forum where more information is discussed and debated on the merits of "task killers". A search would have yielded some of those including ones where both myself and other users much more knowledgeable about android have given their opinions and links to tech blogs with additional information. I would suggest going through those discussions.
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