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diff --git a/crates/nasm/README.md b/crates/nasm/README.md index de388f7..204b156 100644 --- a/crates/nasm/README.md +++ b/crates/nasm/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,17 @@ +`nasm` is an assembler specifically tailored for the Famicom/NES. Because of +this, it does not try to replace other assemblers available out there which +cover all 6502 platforms and derivatives. The only goal is to have an assembler +that is suitable for NES/Famicom development. + +As such, only features available for this platform have been implemented. All in +all, `nasm` is an assembler that makes a lot of assumptions on the target +platform, its memory layout, and how developers have to write their code. You +can read more about this down below. + +Last but not least, `nasm` makes an effort at being flexible and as informative +to programmers as possible. Hence, error messages try to be concise, clear, and +pointing exactly where each error happened. + ## Usage The most basic way to use this assembler is by running: |