Programming Basics Flashcards
It is a computer language consisting of mnemonics that directly correspond to machine language instruction.
Low level languages
These are symbolic languages that use English words and/or mathematical symbols rather than mnemonic codes.
High level languages
This computer language is very close to machine language which concentrates on machine architecture.
Low level languages
It is a machine-independent language that concentrates on the logic of the problem (C, C++, BASIC, Java).
High level languages
Who is the creator of Python?
Guido van Rossum
Which company developed Python?
Python Software Foundation
When was Python first released?
February 20, 1991
Where did the name Python come from?
Monty Python (a comedic troupe)
It is useful as a scripting language used by numerous apps and browsers such as Google, Facebook, Spotify and Yahoo!.
Python
It is multi-window text editor with syntax highlighting, auto completion, smart indent and other, typically used on Windows.
IDLE (Integrated Development and Learning Environment)
This refers to an integrated debugger with stepping, persistent breakpoints, and call stack visibility.
IDLE (Integrated Development and Learning Environment)
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.
Interpreted Language