What is MASM?
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An assembly language translator that converts macros into several machine language instructions. Although macros simplify program coding and speed up execution of a program, a code for each macro must also be generated. If you have used a modern word processor such as Microsoft Word and have noticed the macros feature. Where you can record a series of frequently used actions or commands into the macros. For example, you always need to insert a 2 by 4 column with the title "Date" and "Time". You can start the macro recorder and create the table as you wish. After that, you can save the macro. The next time you need to create the same kind of table, you just need to execute the macro. The same applies for a macro assembler. It enables you to record down frequently performed actions or a frequently used block of code so that you do not have to re-type it each time. |
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