Integrating asm

[shadowx360]

Hello, I am new to masm, I have losts of experience with C/C++/C#, VBS, Java, and a little bit of Haskell.

My need to learn asm stems from the need for very fast code. However, upon starting, I realize how much I miss all the conveniences of higher level languages, and I was told that I can integrate asm into C++ using the __asm keyword. However, I don't know which form of asm is supported by Visual Studio 2008.

Does anyone know which form of asm I should learn in order to be able to use it in VC++? I know that HLA's syntax isn't support.

[2-Bit Chip]

C++ would use inline assembler. Learn 32-bit assembly and you will be fine.

[raymond]

All the C family of languages seem to be supported by MS. The supported assembly syntax would thus most probably be the same as MASM which is also from MS.

[hutch--]

Shadow,

MASM uses the same object module format as VC and it is actually part of VC so it is the most obvious choice.

[shadowx360]

Thanks for the replies, I appreciate your help. Guess I'll have to start reading tutorials again. Is the "Art of Assembly" teach 32-bit assembly valid for my purpose?

[2-Bit Chip]

The 32-bit electronic edition for Windows.

[Rockoon]

It should probably be noted that Microsofts compilers do not (currently) support inline assembler when targeting 64-bit platforms. Its a real shame.

[Slugsnack]

Yes.. for that reason I have been slowly moving away from ASM lately. However you can still use intrinsic functions as a partial substitute : |

[Rockoon]

Yes.. for that reason I have been slowly moving away from ASM lately. However you can still use intrinsic functions as a partial substitute : |

..or just use a stand-alone assembler and link in the resulting libraries

It isnt like being inline had much in the way of advantages.. inline assembler castrates the optimizer.. intrinsics ARE better for inline stuff.