u/diseasealertin r/compsci • Recommends
On “What are the best books on Computer Science/ Architecture, not just programming?”
Ben Eater has a video where he compiles C by hand. It was a real eye-opener for me.
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Comparing C to machine language
Ben Eater
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Intermediate. Assumes working knowledge.
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Ben Eater compares a simple C program with its compiled assembly and machine code to show how compilers translate high-level code.
In this video, I compare a simple C program with the compiled machine code of that program. Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/beneaterWhy it's here
2 people recommend thisWhat people say. Recommended as an eye-opening introduction to how compilers work and how C maps to assembly.
u/moocatin r/C_Programming • Recommends
On “Learning assembly through C”
While it's only a basic introduction, Ben Eater's Comparing C to machine language is well worth watching.