2.5) Flashcards

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Why do programmers use high level language?

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  • Similar to natural human language
  • Easier to understand
  • Fewer errors and allows more complex commands
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Whats Low level language?

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  • Harder for humans to read and write
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Why would you use low level langauges?

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  • When a program must be excecuted quickly
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Whats a translator?

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Changes a program written in one language to another

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Whats an interpreter?

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  • Converts high level language one line at a time into machine code
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Whats a complier?

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High level language into machine code

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Intepreter vs complier?

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  • Int translates source code into machine code. Complier translates source code into machine code.
  • Int is slower than complier and complier more efficient
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Whats an editor?

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  • Allows to edit and enter source code
  • Automatic formatting
  • Automatic line numbering
  • Automatic colour coding
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