Programming Basics Flashcards

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It is a computer language consisting of mnemonics that directly correspond to machine language instruction.

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Low level languages

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These are symbolic languages that use English words and/or mathematical symbols rather than mnemonic codes.

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High level languages

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This computer language is very close to machine language which concentrates on machine architecture.

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Low level languages

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It is a machine-independent language that concentrates on the logic of the problem (C, C++, BASIC, Java).

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High level languages

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5
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Who is the creator of Python?

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Guido van Rossum

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6
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Which company developed Python?

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Python Software Foundation

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7
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When was Python first released?

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February 20, 1991

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8
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Where did the name Python come from?

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Monty Python (a comedic troupe)

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9
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It is useful as a scripting language used by numerous apps and browsers such as Google, Facebook, Spotify and Yahoo!.

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Python

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10
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It is multi-window text editor with syntax highlighting, auto completion, smart indent and other, typically used on Windows.

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IDLE (Integrated Development and Learning Environment)

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This refers to an integrated debugger with stepping, persistent breakpoints, and call stack visibility.

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IDLE (Integrated Development and Learning Environment)

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Not compiled like Java, this refers to a language where code is written and then directly executed by an interpreter. It also types commands into interpreter and see immediate results.

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Interpreted Language

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