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michael abrash

michael abrash is a game programmer and technical writer specializing in optimization , 80x86 assembly language , and game programming , a reputation cemented by his 1990 book `` zen of assembly language volume 1 : knowledge . ''
related issues were covered in his later book `` zen of graphics programming '' .
he frequently begins a technical discussion with an anecdote that draws parallels between a real-life experience he has had , and the article 's subject matter .
his prose encourages readers to think outside the box and to approach solving technical problems in an innovative way .
