The zen of assembly language volume 1 Knowledge 1st Edition by Michael Abrash ISBN 0673386023 9780673386021

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ISBN 10: 0673386023
ISBN 13: 9780673386021
Author: Michael Abrash

designed to help readers understand and master assembly language programming. The book delves deep into the fundamentals of low-level programming, offering insightful explanations of how computers process data at the most granular level. It covers key topics such as memory management, the role of the CPU, and optimization techniques, all while providing practical examples and explanations that bring clarity to the often complex concepts of assembly language. Aimed at both beginners and experienced programmers, this book helps develop a solid understanding of how high-level code translates into machine instructions, making it a valuable resource for anyone wanting to improve their performance in systems programming or embedded systems development.

The zen of assembly language volume 1 Knowledge 1st Edition Table of contents:

• Introduction

  • The Philosophy of Assembly Language Programming
  • Why Learn Assembly Language?
  • The Power and Precision of Low-Level Programming
  • How to Use This Book

• Getting Started with Assembly Language

  • Basic Concepts and Terminology
  • Understanding the CPU and Memory
  • The Role of the Operating System
  • Introduction to the Assembler
  • Setting Up Your Programming Environment

• The CPU and Memory Model

  • How the CPU Executes Instructions
  • The Role of Registers in Assembly
  • Memory Addressing and the Stack
  • Understanding the Fetch-Decode-Execute Cycle
  • The Role of the Program Counter

• The Basics of Assembly Language Syntax

  • Instruction Formats and Operand Types
  • Using Registers and Memory Operands
  • Basic Data Types: Byte, Word, Doubleword
  • Writing Simple Assembly Programs
  • Assembler Directives and Macros

• Control Flow in Assembly

  • Branching: Conditional and Unconditional Jumps
  • Loops and Iteration in Assembly
  • Subroutines and Function Calls
  • The Role of the Stack in Control Flow
  • Understanding the Call and Return Mechanism

• Working with Data

  • Data Movement Instructions
  • Loading and Storing Values in Registers
  • Arithmetic and Logical Operations
  • Bitwise Operations: Shifts and Masks
  • Comparing and Setting Flags

• Optimizing Assembly Code

  • The Importance of Optimization
  • Using Efficient Register and Memory Access
  • Loop Optimization Techniques
  • Instruction-Level Optimization
  • Minimizing Code Size and Execution Time

• Advanced Assembly Techniques

  • Pushing the Limits of Performance
  • Using Inline Assembly for High-Level Code
  • Writing Efficient System-Level Code
  • Handling Interrupts and Exception Handling
  • Advanced Memory Management

• Debugging and Testing Assembly Programs

  • Debugging Tools and Techniques
  • Step-by-Step Debugging with Breakpoints
  • Analyzing Registers, Flags, and Memory
  • Handling Errors in Low-Level Code
  • Writing and Running Unit Tests for Assembly Programs

• The Zen of Assembly Programming

  • The Art of Writing Clean, Maintainable Code
  • Embracing the Challenge of Low-Level Programming
  • How Assembly Language Shapes Your Understanding of Computers
  • Practical Approaches to Improve Your Assembly Skills
  • Becoming an Assembly Language Master

• Conclusion

  • The Road Ahead: From Assembly to Advanced Systems Programming
  • Where to Go Next in Low-Level Programming
  • Resources for Further Learning

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