4.2 types of programming language, translators and integrated development environments (IDEs) Flashcards
1
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what is meant by a high-level language
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2
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what is meant by a low level language
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3
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advantages of HLL
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4
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disadvantages of HLL
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5
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advantages of LLL
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6
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disadvantages of LLL
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7
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what is assembly language
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- form of LLL
- use mnemonics
- assembler needed to translate into machine code
8
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describe operation of compiler
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- translate whole code at once
- create executable file (object code)
- before executing
9
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describe operation of interpreter
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- translates and executes code line by line
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