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> “real code” (asm) You meant actual bytecode? Assembly doesn’t exactly map to in 1:1. x86’s mov eax, ebx is the classic example that has two ways of being en
by drdaeman 3mo ago
> “real code” (asm)
You meant actual bytecode?
Assembly doesn’t exactly map to in 1:1. x86’s mov eax, ebx is the classic example that has two ways of being encoded. Not to mention sections, labels and all the other fancies.
- avaer 3mo agoThat's correct but a bit nitpicky. We could talk about punchcards too, but I'm not old enough to credibly make that reference :)
- drdaeman 3mo ago:-) I could be wrong, but AFAIK, switchboards^W patch panels were the OG programming method.
- catlifeonmars 3mo agoCam shafts predate them.
- estebarb 3mo agoReal programmers use butterflies (mandatory xkcd reference) https://xkcd.com/378/ https://xkcd.com/378/