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| projects | zero, resurrection, wizard code |
Note that I keep updating the book without necessarily changing the draft number so please re-download the file now and again if you are interested. :)
If you like the idea of Wizard Code, please read the whole book and send some feedback to tuomoster AT gmail DOT com. This way, the book could be a pleasure to both write and read. Thank you.
Chances are I might contact a publisher about the book later, chances are I might not, but get it while it's hot. If you enjoy this free read, please consider donating to the project with the Paypal button above. :)
Wizard Code is my take on machine programming. The book discusses the C language in depth from a low-level programmer's perspective. You will get familiar with how Unix-like systems execute code, how C code is translated to assembly (and later, trivially, to machine language), and such advanced topics.
The book assumes prior knowledge of the C language, so it's probably not the best pick for the first book on C. Try Kernighan and Ritchie's C Programming Language or another beginner- or intermediate-level text on C first. Take a look at the links section as well.
| C | machine-oriented discussion |
| useful new features in C99 | |
| computer representation of numeric values | |
| segment-based permissions for code and data | |
| stack-based run model | |
| relation with and translation to assembly | |
| code optimisation techniques | |
| notes on code style | |
| code examples including a world class malloc-allocator | |
| Assembly | used where necessary |
| MMX examples of vector ('SIMD') programming |
| cover | first idea for book front cover |
| cover | first idea for book back cover |
| Magic Algorithms | a collection of tricks |
| bit twiddling hacks | another collection of tricks |
| HAKMEM | legendary MIT collection of tricks |
| the bit twiddler | Stephan Brumme's collection of tricks |
| Rick Booth | Inner Loops |
| Dominic Giampaolo | Practical File System Design with the Be File System |
| Randall Hyde | Write Great Code Volume One - Understanding the Machine |
| Randall Hyde | Art of Assembly |
| Henry S. Warren | Hacker's Delight |
