Ghidra: The Decompiler
- Turns machine code / assembly into readable C-like pseudocode —- side by side with the listing.
- Dramatically faster to read than raw disassembly.
- Not perfect: types are guessed, names are generic (
FUN_00401000,param_1,local_8). - Your job: rename and retype to turn noise into meaning.
Key Takeaway
The decompiler is a draft, not ground truth. Read the assembly when it matters.