Re: Question about jumps


Frank Kotler wrote:
rhyde@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

...
Then you can learn about
conditional jump instructions. *THEN* you can learn how to synthesize
statements like IF using those conditional jump instructions. One step
at a time. Without being hamstrung by a lack of knowledge early on in
the educational process.

I would point out that Markus' implementation of the conditional jump
was fine - using real instructions. AoA's introduction of nonexistant
instructions solves a problem he doesn't have.

The problem is the fact that he is not comfortable with his
implementation. This displays a lack of confidence in what he is doing.
That's the point I'm trying to make. If you start with the basic
instructions (like MOV, ADD, SUB, etc.), master those, then move up to
the next step, master those, and continue working forward, you develop
a strong confidence in what you're doing. My take on the situation,
which I've seen many times before, is that students start trying lots
of different things and don't realize where their problems lie. What
Markus is going through is *very* typical of what students were going
through when I was teaching with MASM and having to throw a ton of
different instructions at them at once.
Cheers,
Randy Hyde

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