Write first assembly language program and run it on emulator
We will learn how to translate an assembly source file to an executable file, and run it on the emulator Bochs.

What you will learn
most fundamental basics of assembly language
a good understanding of the correspondence between machine code and assembly code
examples of the use of GNU assembler as and GNU linker ld
terminal and most commonly used Linux commands
concepts and installation of emulator Bochs, Linux Desktop, virtual machine and hypervisor
concepts and examples of interrupt, legacy BIOS, booting process, ASCII
fundamental use of script file
example use of classical steps of building and installing software package on Linux
concepts and example of assembly, disassembly & linking
concepts and examples of RAM, ROM, executable file or runnable, object file, instruction set architecture
use of executable file viewer and object file viewer
Why take this course?
π Course Title: Write Your First Assembly Language Program and Run It on an Emulator with Jesse Licouri
π Course Headline: Master the Foundations of Assembly Language and Run Your Code on the Bochs Emulator!
Unlock the Secrets of Assembly Language π°οΈ
Welcome to the world of assembly language, where you'll learn how to communicate directly with your computer's hardware. In this comprehensive course, we'll embark on a journey to understand the inner workings of machine code and how it transforms into a running program. By the end of this course, you'll be able to write, compile, and execute your very own assembly language program using the powerful Bochs emulator!
What You'll Learn:
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Introduction to Assembly and Machine Language: We'll start by demystifying what assembly language is and how it relates to machine language.
- Understanding the correspondence between high-level code and low-level machine instructions.
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Writing Your First Assembly Program: Step-by-step guidance to write a simple yet effective program.
- Learning the basic syntax and structure of assembly code.
- Crafting your own program that performs a meaningful task.
From Source to Executable:
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The Compilation Process: We'll navigate through the process of translating an assembly source file into an executable file using:
- Assembler to convert our high-level instructions into an object file.
- Linker to combine all necessary components into a single executable file.
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Setting Up Your Development Environment: You'll learn how to install and configure the Linux Desktop environment, specifically Ubuntu, and become proficient with essential Linux commands.
- Installing and configuring the GNU assembler and linker.
- Using
objdump
to examine the contents of our object files.
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Scripting for Automation: Discover how to write a simple script file to automate repetitive tasks.
Deep Dive into Low-Level Concepts:
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Hexadecimal, Disassembly & Instruction Set Architecture: Gain insights into binary representation, the process of translating assembly code into machine code, and understanding the different components of a computer's CPU.
- Exploring hexadecimal for better control over data manipulation.
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Booting, BIOS & Bootloaders: Learn about the Power on Self Test (POST), Read Only Memory (ROM), legacy BIOS, and Master Booting Block (MBB).
- Understanding how your computer boots up and initializes its hardware.
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RAM, Interrupts & ASCII: Dive into Random Access Memory (RAM) management, interrupt handling, and ASCII character encoding.
- Managing memory effectively to run your program.
Running Your Program on Bochs Emulator:
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Setting Up Bochs: We'll cover the installation process of Bochs, including the configuration and running of virtual machines.
- Learning how to configure Bochs to emulate different hardware setups.
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Execution & Debugging: Gain hands-on experience in executing your assembly program within the Bochs emulator and debug common issues.
- Using Bochs's built-in tools for a smooth debugging process.
By the End of This Course, You Will:
- Have a solid understanding of the basics of Linux commands and system operations.
- Be able to write, compile, and execute an assembly program using the Bochs emulator.
- Have a foundational grasp of low-level computer concepts that will serve as a stepping stone for further exploration into operating systems and beyond.
**π©βπ» Join Now and Start Your Journey into Assembly Language Programming! π¨βπ»
Don't miss out on this opportunity to master assembly language and unlock the potential of your computer system. Enroll in this course today and take the first step towards a deeper understanding of computing at its most fundamental level!