Tales of C, the 6502 and the BBC - With Added Python
Offered By: ACCU Conference via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the journey of creating a C compiler for the BBC Micro in this engaging conference talk from ACCU 2018. Delve into the world of 1980s computing as Benjamin Misell shares his experience with the 8-bit 2MHz BBC Micro and his fascination with its limitations. Learn about the speaker's motivation to write a C compiler in Python for this classic machine, and gain insights into the challenges and discoveries made along the way. The talk covers topics such as the Acorn Proton, assembly language, and includes a demo. Discover the intricacies of retro computing and compiler design while embracing the nostalgia of the BBC Micro era.
Syllabus
Introduction
Acorn Proton
Assembly
Demo
Questions
Taught by
ACCU Conference
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