Computer Languages

Computer Languages

1. Low Level

   • Binary
   • Machine Code
   • Difficult for Humans
   • Difficult Spot Errors

2. High Level

   • Similar to Human Language
   • Easy to Understand
     • spot error quickly

3. Translators

   • Compiler
     • machine code saved
     • whole program -machine code in one go.
   • Interpreter
     • one line at a time
     • Easily spot errors
     • No machine code saved
   • High Level to Low Level

4. Errors

   • Execution
     • when program is running
   • Logic
     • Operates incorrectly
   • Syntax
     • Spelling

5. Examples

   • Java
   • Visual basic
   • C++/C
   • Pascal