C64_SKILLS/templates/c64-task-brief.md

C64 Task Brief Template

Goal

Describe the desired program, bug fix, or explanation.

Target

• Machine: C64 / VIC-20 / both
• Language: BASIC V2 / 6510 assembly / hybrid
• Assembler/emulator: VICE / ACME / ca65 / KickAssembler / monitor / other
• Load address:
• Run command:

Constraints

• Must preserve BASIC? yes/no
• Safe ML area:
• Uses interrupts? yes/no
• Uses disk/tape/printer/serial? yes/no
• PAL/NTSC timing matters? yes/no

Hardware areas touched

• VIC-II:
• SID:
• CIA #1:
• CIA #2:
• KERNAL calls:
• BASIC vectors/pointers:

Expected result

What should the user see/hear/control?

Testing

How should it be tested in emulator or real hardware?