2.5 Translators and Facilities of Languages Flashcards
High Level Languages (HLLs)
Programming languages that are easier to write and understand, closer to human language. Examples include Python, Java, and C++.
Advantages of High Level Languages
HLLs are easier to program, can be written faster, have easier debugging, and are portable across platforms.
Disadvantages of High Level Languages
HLLs require more memory, translation takes longer, and they offer less control over hardware.
Low Level Languages (LLLs)
Programming languages closer to machine code and hardware, such as Assembly language and machine code.
Advantages of Low Level Languages
LLLs use less memory and allow more control over the hardware.
Disadvantages of Low Level Languages
LLLs are difficult to understand, take longer to write, and are not portable.
Translators
Programs that convert high-level code into machine code that can be executed by a computer.
Compiler
A type of translator that converts all the code from a high-level language into machine code in one go, producing an executable file.
Interpreter
A type of translator that translates the code one line at a time and executes it immediately.
Compiler vs Interpreter
A compiler translates all code at once, while an interpreter processes and executes code line by line.
Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
A software program that provides various tools to help programmers write, test, and debug their code.
Code Editors
A feature of IDEs that allows programmers to write and edit program code, often with syntax highlighting.
Debugging
The process of finding and fixing errors in a program, often using an IDE that highlights syntax and runtime errors.
Run-Time Environment
A feature of IDEs that allows programmers to run their code as they write it, checking for errors during execution.
Translators in IDEs
Translators are built into IDEs to convert high-level code into machine code so that it can be executed by a computer.
IDE Features
IDEs offer features such as code editing, debugging, running the program, and built-in translators for easier program development.
Examples of High-Level Languages
Examples of HLLs include Python, Java, and C++, which are easier to write and understand compared to low-level languages.
Examples of Low-Level Languages
Examples of LLLs include Assembly language and machine code, which provide more control over hardware.
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) Features
An IDE includes features like code editors, debugging tools, and run-time environments to facilitate program development.
Debugging in IDEs
IDEs help programmers diagnose and fix errors in their code by highlighting syntax and runtime errors and suggesting solutions.
Run-Time Environment in IDEs
A run-time environment in an IDE allows programs to be executed immediately after writing, checking for errors during the program’s execution.
