2.5) Flashcards
1
Q
Why do programmers use high level language?
A
- Similar to natural human language
- Easier to understand
- Fewer errors and allows more complex commands
2
Q
Whats Low level language?
A
- Harder for humans to read and write
3
Q
Why would you use low level langauges?
A
- When a program must be excecuted quickly
4
Q
Whats a translator?
A
Changes a program written in one language to another
5
Q
Whats an interpreter?
A
- Converts high level language one line at a time into machine code
6
Q
Whats a complier?
A
High level language into machine code
7
Q
Intepreter vs complier?
A
- Int translates source code into machine code. Complier translates source code into machine code.
- Int is slower than complier and complier more efficient
8
Q
Whats an editor?
A
- Allows to edit and enter source code
- Automatic formatting
- Automatic line numbering
- Automatic colour coding