Why you should be using LAY

The ability to load an address in assembler is a powerful tool. Working with an object from a distance (Load Address) rather than directly (Load) gives us the power of pointers and opens up the possibility of creating data structures. LA, an RX instruction, was the traditional instruction for working with addresses. LAY, an RXY-a instruction, offers some advantages over LA that you should consider. Read about the differences in these instructions here.