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Coding in Binary Code ! A thing ?

Hamza Tamenaoul on March 25, 2018

Originally posted in my portfolio. Before you start making any false assumptions, no this post won't make you a machine language ninja ! It's purp...
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BrandonN

Thank you for this breakdown! Really nicely organised and explanative.

I remember when I was a child, my Uncle told me he used to create software using just the numbers 0 and 1. I used to wonder for years what he meant and how until later I learnt in school about binary code and it clicked. Now I love the stuff!

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Hamza Tamenaoul

Thanks for your feedback !
Assembler is really amazing, it has that unique vibe when you use it, the feeling of coding close to the metal.

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Hamza Tamenaoul

There are some, but there are mostly used for reverse engineering compiled software. If you're coding in binary per se, you either need to write in a hex editor, or use any text editor if you'll be writing in assembler, since the simplicity of the syntax make it more than enough.

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Richard vK

A trip down memory lane! I did this stuff in the mid 90's in university. Man I loved this stuff!! Thanks for this post.

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Hamza Tamenaoul

Yes, this stuff is a lot of fun !

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inf3rno

Interesting post, but why didn't you choose a recent CPU we can try out in practice?! For example an ARM from Raspberry PI or an Intel Core i5 from a PC/laptop would be a great choice...

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Hamza Tamenaoul

My choice was based on the tech I use. But I thank you for the idea I'll definitely consider it !