Understanding Programming Languages

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What is a high-level programming language?

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A programming language that is user-friendly and abstracts hardware details.

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What is a low-level programming language?

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A low-level programming language is a language that provides little abstraction from a computer's hardware, allowing direct manipulation of memory and hardware.

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Give an example of a high-level language.

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Python

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Give an example of a low-level language.

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Assembly language

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What are the main advantages of high-level languages?

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Ease of use, improved readability, faster development, portability, and access to rich libraries.

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What are the main disadvantages of low-level languages?

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The main disadvantages of low-level languages include difficulty in readability, longer development time, increased complexity, steep learning curve, lack of portability, and detailed resource management.

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How do high-level languages improve programmer productivity?

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High-level languages enhance productivity by simplifying coding, reducing development time, and improving code maintainability.

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What is the role of a compiler in high-level languages?

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The role of a compiler in high-level languages is to convert the high-level code into machine code for execution.

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In what scenarios would you prefer using a low-level language?

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Use low-level languages for performance-critical applications, embedded systems, and direct hardware manipulation.

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How do high-level and low-level languages differ in terms of abstraction?

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High-level languages have more abstraction than low-level languages.