Introduction to 64 Bit Assembly Programming for Linux and OS X: For Linux and OS X

The "Introduction to 64 Bit Assembly Programming for Linux and OS X: For Linux and OS X 3rd Edition" is a book that aims to teach x86-64 assembly language programming for Linux and OS X. The book has received mixed reviews from customers. While some have praised the book for its clear explanations for a complex topic and the ample amount of learning resources provided, others have criticized it for errors and inaccuracies in the examples provided. Some readers reportedly struggled to compile the code in the book while others found some vital information missing. One customer said that the book was helpful in explaining the concepts of assembly language programming and that it is a good place to start for beginners. However, the customer struggled to understand the code examples provided in the book but was still able to learn and make sense through online resources. Another customer rued the large number of errors in the first half of the book and the struggle to compile the code. The customer appreciated some interesting sections in the book, such as stack alignment requirements, but ultimately returned the book. Similarly, another customer pointed out issues with typos and mistakes, although they believed the information would be useful if the examples were accurate. On the other hand, a customer who wanted to update their knowledge of Intel assembly programming found the book to be very helpful. The free workbench provided was useful in assembling and debugging code, and the author was responsive in addressing installation issues. Lastly, one enthusiastic customer called the book exciting and wanted more of it. They appreciated the book's focus on optimizing existing programs with assembly. Overall, the book is a mixed bag, with some customers praising the clarity and others criticizing the errors in the examples.