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Amstrad CPC Mode 0 Graphics: Pushing the Limits
The Amstrad CPC's Mode 0 graphics mode was often regarded as both its greatest strength and biggest limitation. Offering a vibrant palette but a relatively low resolution, developers were forced to become inventive to create visually impressive games and demos. Despite the hardware restrictions, talented programmers continually found new techniques to squeeze every last drop of performance and graphical quality from the machine.
Writing 68000 Assembly on the Amiga Without Losing Your Mind
The Motorola 68000 processor sits at the heart of the classic Amiga experience, powering everything from games and demos to productivity software. While writing assembly language can seem intimidating at first, understanding a few core concepts makes it far more approachable. This article explores practical techniques, tools and habits that can help you write 68000 assembly on the Amiga efficiently without becoming overwhelmed.
Amiga Dreams to .NET 10: Why The Bedroom Coder Exists
There’s a particular kind of magic when you’re alone in a room with a computer — whether it’s a retro machine humming to life or a modern development environment waiting for your code. The Bedroom Coder is where nostalgia for classic computers meets the excitement of modern .NET development.
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