Learn Intel 64 assembly language and architecture, become proficient in C, and understand how the programs are compiled and executed down to machine instructions, enabling you to write robust, high-performance code.Low-Level Programmingaexplains Intel 64 architecture as the result of von Neumann architecture evolution.aaThe book teaches the latest version of the C language (C11) and assembly language from scratch.aaIt covers the entire path from source code to program execution, including generation of ELF object files, and static and dynamic linking. Code examples and exercises are included along with the best code practices.aOptimization capabilities and limits of modern compilers are examined, enabling you to balance between program readability and performance. The use of various performance-gain techniques is demonstrated, such as SSE instructions and pre-fetching. Relevant Computer Science topics such as models of computation andformal grammars are addressed, and their practical value explained.What You'll LearnLow-Level Programmingateaches programmers to:O Freely write in assembly languageO Understand the programming model of Intel 64O Write maintainable and robust code in C11O Follow the compilation process andadecipher assembly listingsO Debug errors in compiled assembly codeO Use appropriate models of computation to greatly reduce program complexityO Write performance-critical codeO Comprehend the impact of a weak memory model in multi-threaded applicationsWho This Book Is ForIntermediate to advanced programmers and programming students