ARM64 Assembly for Beginners: Multiply & Debug with GDB

Curious about how computers perform fundamental arithmetic operations at their core? This course provides a clear, text-based path to mastering the basics of ARM64 assembly programming, focusing on number multiplication and robust debugging techniques. By the end of this course, you will be able to write, assemble, and debug basic ARM64 programs, gaining a deep appreciation for processor operations and memory management. What you'll learn: Understand the fundamental ARM64 architecture, register set, and basic instruction types. Learn to write and assemble simple ARM64 programs for arithmetic operations, including integer multiplication. Master the GDB debugger to step through assembly code, examine registers, and inspect memory during execution. Apply effective debugging strategies to trace program flow and troubleshoot low-level logic errors. Practice reading and interpreting ARM64 assembly code for foundational understanding of processor operations. Configure a basic development environment for ARM64 assembly programming and debugging. The course begins by establishing core ARM64 concepts and assembly syntax, then guides you through implementing number multiplication. You will then learn to effectively use GDB to step through code, inspect memory, and understand program execution in detail. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in assembly language or low-level programming. No prerequisites are required. Start your journey into ARM64 assembly and low-level programming today.