Using range validation in assembly language programming
US8959493B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F8/441
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, system and computer program product for USING range validation during assembly of an assembly language program. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for USING range validation during assembly of an assembly language program has been provided. The method can include parsing assembler language source code loaded for assembly in an assembler executing in memory of a computer. The method also can include identifying a USING statement in the source code establishing a base address as the content of a register. Finally, in response to additionally identifying a subsequent statement in the source code that modifies the content of the register, a warning of an invalid USING range can be generated.
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