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Note On Assembly Language

Assembly language is a low-level programming language that uses mnemonics for easier human understanding and is specific to each processor. It offers advantages like full control over hardware and efficiency but is hard to learn and not portable. Common uses include writing device drivers and embedded systems, with popular assemblers like NASM and MASM.

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Note On Assembly Language

Assembly language is a low-level programming language that uses mnemonics for easier human understanding and is specific to each processor. It offers advantages like full control over hardware and efficiency but is hard to learn and not portable. Common uses include writing device drivers and embedded systems, with popular assemblers like NASM and MASM.

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Note on Assembly Language

Definition: Assembly language is a low-level programming language that is closely related to a


computer's machine code. It uses symbolic names (called mnemonics) instead of binary code,
making it easier for humans to understand and write.

Example:

MOV AX, 5 ; Move the number 5 into register AX


ADD AX, 3 ; Add 3 to the value in AX

Key Features:

1. Low-Level Language: Directly communicates with hardware.

2. Machine Specific: Each type of processor has its own assembly language.

3. Fast and Efficient: Runs faster and uses less memory than high-level languages.

4. Requires an Assembler: Converts assembly code to machine code.

Common Uses:

Writing device drivers

Embedded systems

Performance-critical software

Learning how hardware works

Advantages:

Gives full control over system hardware

Very efficient and fast

Helps understand how CPUs work


Disadvantages:

Hard to learn and debug

Not portable (code works only on specific processors)

Time-consuming to write compared to high-level languages

Popular Assemblers:

NASM (Netwide Assembler)

MASM (Microsoft Assembler)

GAS (GNU Assembler)

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