Disassembling C64 Assembly in Segments
Tech Enthusiast Delves into Commodore 64 Assembly Language
Michal Sapka, a technology aficionado, has embarked on a learning journey, focusing on the assembly language of the classic Commodore 64 computer. While there's no definitive confirmation that this newfound expertise will land him a job, his undertaking is commendable, especially as he documents his progress in a multi-part essay series. As of now, the series encompasses four parts, with more installments expected down the line.
The tutorial begins with the traditional "hello world" example and basic setup steps. By the second part, learners are introduced to registers and numbers. Part three delves into instructions, and part four reveals an expansive array of registers to manage.
One of the perks of embarking on a project like this today is the luxury of using modern tools without needing real hardware. Even if the ultimate goal is to run the code on the original hardware, the learning process can be carried out comfortably with a robust setup - edit on a fast machine, compile, debug, and test on an emulator. Michal Sapka is using VICE for these purposes.
The series is far from its conclusion, with part five set to cover branching concepts. This offers a timely opportunity for those eager to familiarize themselves with this subject matter.
The fascination with merging modern tools with old software development is an intriguing trend in the tech community. Looking ahead, the series may delve into graphics and sound programming, or even discuss interfacing with modern hardware for contemporary display connections. For the most accurate and detailed updates, readers can turn to Michal Sapka's blog.
- "Michal Sapka's learning journey into Commodore 64 assembly language, despite not guaranteeing a job in the technology sector, is commendable, especially with his use of modern tools like VICE to merge old software development with modern techniques."
- "As the series progresses, Michal Sapka plans to discuss merging graphics and sound programming with modern hardware for contemporary display connections, showcasing how old and new hardware and technology can coexist in assembly language development."
