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What is a high-level programming language?

A language close to human language. It is easy to read and write, but must be translated to machine code to run.

A language close to the hardware. It gives fine control of the CPU and memory. Examples are machine code and assembly.

The binary 1s and 0s the CPU runs. It is specific to one type of processor.

A low-level language that uses short words called mnemonics. Each line often maps to one machine instruction. It needs an assembler.

Software that converts source code into machine code. The main types are assembler, compiler, and interpreter.

It translates the whole program at once to make an executable file. The program then runs fast. Errors are given after the compile.

It translates and runs the program one line at a time. It stops at the first error. It is good for testing code.

It converts assembly language into machine code. The output is object code the CPU can run.

The human-readable code written by the programmer. It needs a translator before the computer can run it.

The machine code produced by a compiler or assembler. The CPU can run it without the original source code.

The same code can work on many types of computer. You only need the right compiler or interpreter for each system.

When you need very fast code or direct control of hardware. For example, to handle a device or a time-critical task.