disassembler

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disassembler (plural disassemblers)

(computing) A computer program that examines another computer program and attempts to generate assembly language source code that would, in theory, reproduce the target program.

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A disassembler cannot know what is intended, and may use either syntax to generate a disassembly which reproduces the original binary. Source: Internet

A stand-alone disassembler, when executed, generates an assembly language file which can be examined; an interactive one shows the effect of any change the user makes immediately. Source: Internet

Disassembly, the output of a disassembler, is often formatted for human-readability rather than suitability for input to an assembler, making it principally a reverse-engineering tool. Source: Internet

If so, a disassembler operating on the machine code would produce disassembly lacking these constants and comments; the disassembled output becomes more difficult for a human to interpret than the original annotated source code. Source: Internet

Examples of disassemblers A disassembler may be stand-alone or interactive. Source: Internet

Liam was introduced to the world, an advanced robotic disassembler and sorter designed by Apple Engineers in California specifically for recycling outdated or broken iPhones. Source: Internet

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