Cosc 2425 Project 2 Part 1 Implement The Following C Code Fr

Cosc 2425 Project 2part 1implement The Following C Code Fragment I

Cosc 2425 Project 2 part 1 requires implementing a specific C++ code fragment in assembly language, utilizing block-structured .IF and .WHILE directives, assuming all variables are 32-bit integers. The code processes an array, sums elements within a specified range, and counts qualified elements. Additionally, a second part entails creating an interactive assembly program that prompts the user for a dollar amount, classifies the donation type, and repeats until a sentinel value is entered, ensuring input validation and appropriate messaging.

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Cosc 2425 Project 2part 1implement The Following C Code Fragment I

Introduction

Assembly language programming offers a high degree of control over hardware operations and is essential for understanding low-level system functionalities. This paper discusses a two-part assignment: first, translating a C++ array processing fragment into assembly language using structured directives; second, designing a user-interactive program for classification of donation amounts. These tasks demonstrate proficiency with assembly constructs, procedural calls, input validation, and control flow management.

Part 1: Assembly Implementation of Array Processing

The first task involves converting a C++ code that processes an array of integers to sum elements within a specific range, counting the number of such elements, into assembly language. The core logic includes initialization, looping over the array, conditional checks, accumulation, and outputting results. This implementation leverages block-structured .IF and .WHILE directives to mimic high-level control structures, consistent with the assumptions that all variables are 32-bit integers.

Original C++ Code Explanation

The C++ fragment initializes an array of integers and two bounds, 'lower' and 'upper'. It calculates the array size, initializes counters ('index', 'sum', and an implicit count variable). The code loops: if an array element falls within the bounds, it adds it to 'sum' and increments a count. After processing, it displays the total sum and the number of qualifying elements.

Assembly Code Structure

The assembly version begins by setting up data segments including the array, initial variables, and output strings for printing results. The program uses a loop structure with a .WHILE directive to iterate over array indices and nested .IF directives to test the element's bounds. Counters are incremented accordingly, and, after the loop, output routines display the results. Necessary procedures from chapter 5, such as print decimal, register loading, and register manipulating procedures, are used.

Implementation Details

  • Declare all variables and data in the data segment: array elements, bounds, counters, strings.
  • Initialize registers with starting values: array index, sum, count.
  • Use a .WHILE loop to iterate until index equals array size.
  • Inside the loop, load array[index], evaluate bounds with nested .IF directives.
  • If within bounds, add current element to 'sum' and increment count.
  • Increment index and repeat.
  • After loop completion, output the count and sum using print routines.

Sample Assembly Snippet

.data


array:      .word 3,1,4,1,5,9,2,6,5,3,5,8,9,7,9,3,2,3,8,4,6,2,6,4


lower:      .word 4


upper:      .word 9


arraySize:  .word 24


index:      .word 0


sum:        .word 0


count:      .word 0


output_sum: .asciiz "Sum of qualifying elements: "


output_count:.asciiz "Number of qualifying elements: "


.text


.globl main


main:


la $t0, array            # load base address of array


lw $t1, arraySize        # load array size


li $t2, 0                # initialize index


li $t3, 0                # initialize sum


li $t4, 0                # initialize count


la $t5, lower


la $t6, upper


loop:


bge $t2, $t1, end_loop   # if index >= arraySize, end loop


sll $t7, $t2, 2          # compute offset (index * 4)


add $t8, $t0, $t7        # address of array[index]


lw $t9, 0($t8)           # load array[index]


lw $a, 0($t5)             # load lower


lw $b, 0($t6)             # load upper


gte $s1, $t9, $a          # if array[index] >= lower


and $s2, $s1, $t9, $b     # if array[index] 

.IF $s2


add $t3, $t3, $t9     # sum += array[index]


addi $t4, $t4, 1     # count++


.ENDIF


addi $t2, $t2, 1         # index++


j loop


end_loop:


Output sum and count routines here

Part 2: User-Interactive Donation Classification Program

The second task involves writing an assembly program that repeatedly prompts the user to enter a dollar amount between 1 and 3000. The program must validate inputs, ensuring they are within the specified range, and classify the donation into categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Copper, based on specified ranges. The program continues execution until a sentinel value (e.g., -1) is entered, at which point it terminates.

Input Validation and Messaging

Input validation routines should inform the user if an invalid number is entered, prompting for re-entry until a valid amount or sentinel is received. The program displays the classification based on the entered value, utilizing a series of conditional checks, and repeats the prompt cycle.

Implementation Approach

  • Display prompt message requesting the donation amount.
  • Read user input into a register.
  • Check if input equals sentinel value; if so, terminate the program.
  • Validate input is within 1-3000; if not, display error message and prompt again.
  • Determine donation class using chained .IF directives for each range, displaying corresponding messages.
  • Loop back to prompt after each classification, until sentinel is entered.

Sample Assembly Logic

.data


prompt:           .asciiz "Enter donation amount (1-3000), -1 to exit: "


invalid_input:    .asciiz "Invalid input. Please try again."


classification_platinum: .asciiz "Donation Class: Platinum"


classification_gold:     .asciiz "Donation Class: Gold"


classification_silver:   .asciiz "Donation Class: Silver"


classification_bronze:   .asciiz "Donation Class: Bronze"


classification_copper:   .asciiz "Donation Class: Copper"


.text


.globl main


main:


setup input routines


loop_start:


print prompt


read integer input


compare input with sentinel (-1)


if sentinel, jump to program end


validate input between 1 and 3000


if not valid, print invalid message and repeat


classify input with chained .IFs


print corresponding class message


loop back to prompt


end_program:


exit routine

Conclusion

This assignment demonstrates practical application of assembly language control structures, data handling, input/output operations, and procedural logic. Translating a high-level array processing task into assembly offers insight into low-level execution, while constructing an interactive classification program emphasizes user communication and robust validation. Mastery of these skills is fundamental for advanced understanding of system software design and CPU operations.

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