Re: HLA


brennan.vincent@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi all,

I was wondering if anybody had some input on Randall Hyde's High Level
Assembly language. I want to learn assembly language, and although
there are assurances in his book that it's not simply a high-level
language with an assembly veneer, I'd like second opinions.

Is HLA a good tool for learning assembly language?

This is going to be a flamefest...

I'm of the opinion that while HLA is not simply a high level language
with an assembly veneer, it certainly encourages that kind of mindset.
You can get low enough to call HLA an assembly language, which is where
the controversy stems from, but the feel of the language as used by
just about everyone is a high level language with mov. ;)

When it comes to assembly, you need to cover your ears and try
everything that looks like something you would be comfortable with.
It's important to form your own opinions about this stuff, and ignore
the occasional raving lunatic.

.

Relevant Pages

  • High-level Assembly Language
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  • Re: x86 Assembly Language FAQ
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  • Re: Normal for a HLA program?
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  • Re: Normal for a HLA program?
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    (alt.lang.asm)
  • Re: HLA
    ... I was wondering if anybody had some input on Randall Hyde's High Level ... I want to learn assembly language, ... It's important to form your own opinions about this stuff, ...
    (alt.lang.asm)