Assembly

Assembly, short for Assembly Language, is a low-level programming language that provides direct control over a computer’s hardware through mnemonic instructions corresponding to machine code. Assembly languages have existed since the 1940s, evolving alongside specific CPU architectures like x86, ARM, and MIPS.

6502

6502, short for MOS Technology 6502 Microprocessor, was created by Chuck Peddle and his team in 1975. 6502 is an 8-bit microprocessor and assembly language used in early home computers, video game consoles, and embedded systems.