General Classes of MIPS Assembly Instructions
  • Arithmetic
    • perform arithmetic operations (+, -, *, /)
  • Logical
    • perform logical operations (&, |, <<, >>)
  • Data Transfer
    • loads from memory or stores to memory
  • Transfers of Control
    • transfers control from one portion of the program to another
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