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Computing term
In computing, the red zone is a fixed-size area in a function's stack frame below the current stack pointer that is reserved and safe to use. It is most commonly used in leaf functions for allocating additional stack memory, without moving the stack pointer, which saves an instruction. Wikipedia →
🧠Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Red zone (computing)A 5-minute orientation
- Pick up a classic book: American FilmThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Computing a Guaranteed Approximation of the Zone Explored by a RobotCited 30 times
- Go sideways: X86 calling conventionsA closely related topic
- Go sideways: X86-64A closely related topic
đź“– Definitions
No dictionary entry for this exact phrase.
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
đź“š Books worth reading
American FilmAmerican Film Institute · 1975
Bulletin of the United States Army Medical DepartmentUnited States. Army Medical Service. · 1944
GameSharkNick Roberts, Prima Games · 1997
Campbell biologyLisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain · 2015
The Conspirators HierarchyJohn Coleman · 1992
PTAexamScott M. Giles · 2010
GamemasterJeff Rovin · 1994
Ultimate Unauthorized Nintendo Game Boy StrategiesCorey Sandler, Tom Badgett · 1990
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