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[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in RISC-V emulator code instead of inline literals like `0x00000007`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`CAUSE_ST_FAULT` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `CAUSE_ST_FAULT` as `0x000000...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `CAUSE_ST_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n###...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `CAUSE_ST_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `CAUSE_ST_FAU...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_ST_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses const...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_ST_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`CAUSE_S...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in RISC-V emulator code instead of inline literals like `0x00000008`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`CAUSE_ECALLU` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `CAUSE_ECALLU` as `0x00000008` ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `CAUSE_ECALLU`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `CAUSE_ECALLU`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `CAUSE_ECALLU`,...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_ECALLU`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constan...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_ECALLU`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`CAUSE_ECA...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in RISC-V emulator code instead of inline literals like `0x00000009`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`CAUSE_ECALLS` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `CAUSE_ECALLS` as `0x00000009` ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `CAUSE_ECALLS`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `CAUSE_ECALLS`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `CAUSE_ECALLS`,...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_ECALLS`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constan...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_ECALLS`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`CAUSE_ECA...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in RISC-V emulator code instead of inline literals like `0x0000000B`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`CAUSE_ECALLM` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `CAUSE_ECALLM` as `0x0000000B` ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `CAUSE_ECALLM`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `CAUSE_ECALLM`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `CAUSE_ECALLM`,...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_ECALLM`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constan...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_ECALLM`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`CAUSE_ECA...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in RISC-V emulator code instead of inline literals like `0x0000000C`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`CAUSE_IP_FAULT` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `CAUSE_IP_FAULT` as `0x000000...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `CAUSE_IP_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n###...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `CAUSE_IP_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `CAUSE_IP_FAU...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_IP_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses const...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_IP_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`CAUSE_I...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in RISC-V emulator code instead of inline literals like `0x0000000D`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`CAUSE_PGL_FAULT` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `CAUSE_PGL_FAULT` as `0x0000...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `CAUSE_PGL_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n##...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `CAUSE_PGL_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `CAUSE_PGL_F...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_PGL_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses cons...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_PGL_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`CAUSE_...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in RISC-V emulator code instead of inline literals like `0x0000000F`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`CAUSE_PGS_FAULT` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `CAUSE_PGS_FAULT` as `0x0000...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `CAUSE_PGS_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n##...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `CAUSE_PGS_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `CAUSE_PGS_F...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_PGS_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses cons...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_PGS_FAULT`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`CAUSE_...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in RISC-V emulator code instead of inline literals like `0x00000010`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`CAUSE_DTRAP` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `CAUSE_DTRAP` as `0x00000010` in...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `CAUSE_DTRAP`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\n...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `CAUSE_DTRAP`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `CAUSE_DTRAP`, d...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_DTRAP`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constant...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_DTRAP`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`CAUSE_DTRA...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in RISC-V emulator code instead of inline literals like `0x00000012`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`CAUSE_SOFTCHK` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `CAUSE_SOFTCHK` as `0x00000012...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `CAUSE_SOFTCHK`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `CAUSE_SOFTCHK`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `CAUSE_SOFTCHK...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_SOFTCHK`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses consta...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_SOFTCHK`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`CAUSE_SO...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in RISC-V emulator code instead of inline literals like `0x00000013`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`CAUSE_HWERR` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `CAUSE_HWERR` as `0x00000013` in...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for instruction arithmetic and flags when one source example is `CAUSE_HWERR`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\n...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for instruction arithmetic and flags constants like `CAUSE_HWERR`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `CAUSE_HWERR`, d...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_HWERR`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constant...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in RISC-V emulator code when the source example is `CAUSE_HWERR`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`CAUSE_HWER...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in bit-serial CPU emulator code instead of inline literals like `1`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`FLAGB_Z` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `FLAGB_Z` as `1` in a bit-serial CPU ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for instruction arithmetic and flags when one source example is `FLAGB_Z`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\nThe ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for instruction arithmetic and flags constants like `FLAGB_Z`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `FLAGB_Z`, defined a...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in bit-serial CPU emulator code when the source example is `FLAGB_Z`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses cons...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in bit-serial CPU emulator code when the source example is `FLAGB_Z`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`FLAGB_...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in bit-serial CPU emulator code instead of inline literals like `2`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`FLAGB_F` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `FLAGB_F` as `2` in a bit-serial CPU ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for instruction arithmetic and flags when one source example is `FLAGB_F`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\nThe ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for instruction arithmetic and flags constants like `FLAGB_F`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `FLAGB_F`, defined a...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in bit-serial CPU emulator code when the source example is `FLAGB_F`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses cons...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in bit-serial CPU emulator code when the source example is `FLAGB_F`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`FLAGB_...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in bit-serial CPU emulator code instead of inline literals like `3`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`FLAGB_JMP` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `FLAGB_JMP` as `3` in a bit-serial ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for instruction arithmetic and flags when one source example is `FLAGB_JMP`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\nTh...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for instruction arithmetic and flags constants like `FLAGB_JMP`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `FLAGB_JMP`, defin...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in bit-serial CPU emulator code when the source example is `FLAGB_JMP`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses co...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in bit-serial CPU emulator code when the source example is `FLAGB_JMP`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`FLAG...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in bit-serial CPU emulator code instead of inline literals like `4`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`FLAGB_RTN` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `FLAGB_RTN` as `4` in a bit-serial ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for instruction arithmetic and flags when one source example is `FLAGB_RTN`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\nTh...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for instruction arithmetic and flags constants like `FLAGB_RTN`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `FLAGB_RTN`, defin...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in bit-serial CPU emulator code when the source example is `FLAGB_RTN`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses co...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in bit-serial CPU emulator code when the source example is `FLAGB_RTN`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`FLAG...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in Z80 emulator code instead of inline literals like `(cpu) ((cpu->regs[REG_A] << 8) | cpu->flags)`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`AF` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `AF` as `(...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `AF`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\nThe sourc...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `AF`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `AF`, defined as `(cpu) (...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `AF`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constants such as `A...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `AF`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`AF` is defined as `(cp...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in Z80 emulator code instead of inline literals like `(cpu) ((cpu->regs[REG_B] << 8) | cpu->regs[REG_C])`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`BC` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `BC`...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `BC`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\nThe sourc...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `BC`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `BC`, defined as `(cpu) (...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `BC`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constants such as `B...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `BC`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`BC` is defined as `(cp...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in Z80 emulator code instead of inline literals like `(cpu) ((cpu->regs[REG_D] << 8) | cpu->regs[REG_E])`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`DE` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `DE`...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `DE`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\nThe sourc...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `DE`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `DE`, defined as `(cpu) (...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `DE`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constants such as `D...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `DE`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`DE` is defined as `(cp...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in Z80 emulator code instead of inline literals like `(cpu) ((cpu->regs[REG_H] << 8) | cpu->regs[REG_L])`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`HL` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `HL`...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for systems-programming control flow when one source example is `HL`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\nThe sourc...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for systems-programming control flow constants like `HL`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `HL`, defined as `(cpu) (...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `HL`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constants such as `H...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `HL`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`HL` is defined as `(cp...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in Z80 emulator code instead of inline literals like `(value) ((value) & 0xFF)`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`GET_LOW` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `GET_LOW` as `(value) ((v...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for console input and output when one source example is `GET_LOW`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\nThe source c...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for console input and output constants like `GET_LOW`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `GET_LOW`, defined as `(valu...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `GET_LOW`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constants such ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `GET_LOW`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`GET_LOW` is defin...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should named constants be used in Z80 emulator code instead of inline literals like `(value) (((value) >> 8) & 0xFF)`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "`GET_HIGH` shows why constants should carry meaning at the call site.\n####\nThe source defines `GET_HIGH` as `(v...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can I keep public and internal constants consistent for console input and output when one source example is `GET_HIGH`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Define shared constants in one authoritative place or add checks that catch mismatches early.\n####\nThe source ...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "What tests help catch wrong values for console input and output constants like `GET_HIGH`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Use tests that exercise the behavior behind the constant, not just the numeric spelling.\n####\nA grounded example is `GET_HIGH`, defined as `(va...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How should constants that describe memory layout be documented in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `GET_HIGH`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Document the address, size, and ownership assumptions next to the constant.\n####\nThe source uses constants such...
[ { "from": "human", "value": "How can macros improve readability without hiding unsafe behavior in Z80 emulator code when the source example is `GET_HIGH`?" }, { "from": "gpt", "value": "Macros are best for stable names and simple expressions, not for hidden side effects.\n####\n`GET_HIGH` is def...