assembler directives

Assembler directives are special commands within assembly language that guide the assembler (the program that converts code into machine language). They don’t produce executable code themselves but help organize, allocate space, set configurations, or include external files. Think of them as instructions for setting up the environment or managing how the program is built, rather than instructions for the computer to perform tasks at runtime. Examples include reserving memory, defining constants, or including other code files. They streamline the development process and ensure the program is structured correctly before execution.