assembly code
[əˈsɛmbli koʊd]
nounpl: assembly codes
código de montagem
1. A low-level programming language that uses symbolic instructions to represent machine code operations, serving as an intermediate language between human-readable source code and binary machine instructions
The programmer wrote the performance-critical section in assembly code to optimize execution speed.
O programador escreveu a seção crítica de desempenho em código de montagem para otimizar a velocidade de execução.
2. The compiled or assembled output of an assembler that translates symbolic assembly language into machine instructions executable by a processor
The debugger displayed the assembly code generated from the compiled C program.
O depurador exibiu o código de montagem gerado do programa C compilado.
3. Instructions written in a symbolic notation that directly corresponds to a computer's machine code, typically specific to a particular processor architecture
Understanding assembly code is essential for reverse engineering and analyzing malware.
Compreender o código de montagem é essencial para engenharia reversa e análise de malware.
Assembly code is universally recognized in software development communities worldwide. In Brazil, while 'código de montagem' is the technical translation, English term 'assembly' is frequently used in professional IT environments. In the USA, assembly code knowledge is considered a mark of advanced programming expertise, particularly valued in systems programming, game development, and security research. In Portugal, both the translated term and English variant are used, with preference varying by institution and industry sector.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to write in assembly code - to work at the lowest practical level of abstraction
assembly-level programming - close-to-metal programming requiring deep hardware knowledge
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