Let's say I have compiled a program that juggles roughly 1000 variables around. The number of registers in the CPU is far fewer than this. How can the compiled code keep track of all these variables?
I am not sure I understand how assembly handles memory. Does it create chunks in memory for each variable which it can access later? How do the registers play a role in this when data needs to be transferred?
The assembly language uses registers and memory to manage variables. Registers provide quick access to data, whereas memory is used for larger storage requirements. The stack and data segments are useful tools for managing variables, and compilers help to optimize their use.