Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the interpretation of the assembly programming statement "MY_TABLE TIMES 10 DW 0," specifically its meaning in terms of memory allocation and initialization in assembly language.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses confusion about the statement, seeking clarification on its meaning regarding memory allocation.
- Another participant clarifies that the statement is not actual assembly code but a directive to the assembler to allocate memory for 10 words, initializing them to 0.
- A further contribution explains that the definition of a "word" can vary based on CPU architecture, noting that it can be 16, 32, or 64 bits, and provides an example of an older architecture with a different word size.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on the specifics of the term "word" in different architectures, indicating that multiple interpretations may exist.
Contextual Notes
The discussion does not resolve the ambiguity surrounding the definition of "word" across different CPU architectures, which may affect the understanding of the assembly statement.