Optimizing Powerpc Code: Programming the Powerpc Chip in Assembly Language

For computer programmers who have experience with high-level languages such as C or Pascal or with assembly language for another processor, introduces the concepts and relays some practical hints on writing efficient, robust code for Motorola's new PowerPC chip. Includes new concepts in RISC programming such as pipelining, compilers' tricks to produce fast code, corrections and additions to Motorola's documentation, and appendices with extended code forms and related mapping information. The CiP data does not include the subtitle. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.