SamB/edlinas
The interactive assembler/simulator used in the book "Linux assembly language programming". Strangely enough, it runs on DOS and is written in QuickBasic.
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#1
MOST-STARRED Visual Basic
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
edlinas gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 11. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #1 among Visual Basic repositories and #10,051 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
24
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 19, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
edlinas has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
edlinas is an open-source project written in Visual Basic: The interactive assembler/simulator used in the book "Linux assembly language programming". Strangely enough, it runs on DOS and is written in QuickBasic.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Visual Basic. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Visual Basic for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/SamB/edlinas.git
cd edlinas⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Visual Basic environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
edlinas coordinates its core functionality through a modular Visual Basic pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed edlinas into Visual Basic backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install edlinas using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/SamB/edlinas.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for edlinas.
Import edlinas into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `edlinas --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Visual Basic, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
SamB/edlinas is currently ranked #10,051 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does edlinas do? +
The interactive assembler/simulator used in the book "Linux assembly language programming". Strangely enough, it runs on DOS and is written in QuickBasic.
What language is edlinas written in? +
The primary language is Visual Basic. Topics include: software.
Is edlinas actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 19, 2009 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does edlinas have? +
edlinas has 11 stars and 1 forks on GitHub.
How does edlinas rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 11 stars, SamB/edlinas is ranked #10,051 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #1 among Visual Basic projects.
What license is edlinas distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
