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What defines procedural programming?
What defines procedural programming?
Which statement accurately describes compiled languages?
Which statement accurately describes compiled languages?
Which of the following is a feature of high-level programming languages?
Which of the following is a feature of high-level programming languages?
What is a characteristic of domain-specific languages?
What is a characteristic of domain-specific languages?
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What is the main focus of functional programming languages?
What is the main focus of functional programming languages?
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Which programming language is primarily known for its use in web development?
Which programming language is primarily known for its use in web development?
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In the context of programming languages, what is meant by 'syntax'?
In the context of programming languages, what is meant by 'syntax'?
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Which language focuses on performance and safety in concurrent environments?
Which language focuses on performance and safety in concurrent environments?
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What is a common best practice when programming?
What is a common best practice when programming?
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Which of the following languages is known as an interpreted language?
Which of the following languages is known as an interpreted language?
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Study Notes
Programming Languages
Definition
- Programming languages are formal languages used to communicate with computers and to create programs that control computer behavior.
Categories
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Low-Level Languages
- Closely related to machine code.
- Examples:
- Assembly Language
- Machine Code (binary)
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High-Level Languages
- More abstract, easier for humans to read and write.
- Examples:
- Python
- Java
- C++
- JavaScript
- Ruby
Key Characteristics
- Syntax: Rules governing the structure of statements in the language.
- Semantics: Meaning of statements in the programming language.
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Compilation vs. Interpretation:
- Compiled Languages: Translated into machine code before execution (e.g., C, C++).
- Interpreted Languages: Executed line-by-line at runtime (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
General-Purpose vs. Domain-Specific
- General-Purpose Languages: Can be used for a broad range of applications (e.g., Python, Java).
- Domain-Specific Languages: Tailored to specific tasks (e.g., SQL for databases, HTML/CSS for web development).
Popular Programming Paradigms
- Procedural Programming: Based on procedure calls; emphasizes a sequence of actions or commands (e.g., C).
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Organizes code into objects that combine data and behavior (e.g., Java, C++).
- Functional Programming: Focuses on the evaluation of functions and avoids changing state (e.g., Haskell, Scala).
- Scripting: Used to automate tasks and controls applications (e.g., Python, Bash).
Emerging Languages
- Rust: Focuses on performance and safety, particularly in concurrent environments.
- Go: Developed by Google for high-performance server-side applications.
Language Ecosystem
- Libraries and Frameworks: Collections of pre-written code to facilitate programming (e.g., React for JavaScript, TensorFlow for Python).
- Development Tools: Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), debuggers, and version control systems.
Future Trends
- Increasing use of multi-paradigm languages.
- Rise of languages focusing on safety, concurrency, and performance.
- Growth of languages tailored for data science and machine learning.
Best Practices
- Write clean, readable code.
- Follow language-specific conventions and style guides.
- Regularly update and maintain documentation.
Programming Languages
- Programming languages are formal languages used to communicate with computers.
- They are used to create programs that control computer behavior.
Types of Programming Languages
-
Low-Level Languages are closely related to machine code.
- Examples include Assembly Language and Machine Code (binary).
-
High-Level Languages are more abstract, easier for humans to read and write.
- Examples include Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and Ruby.
Key Characteristics
- Syntax refers to the rules governing the structure of statements in the language.
- Semantics refers to the meaning of statements in the programming language.
-
Compilation vs. Interpretation:
- Compiled Languages are translated into machine code before execution (e.g., C, C++).
- Interpreted Languages are executed line-by-line at runtime (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
General-Purpose vs. Domain-Specific
- General-Purpose Languages can be used for a broad range of applications (e.g., Python, Java).
- Domain-Specific Languages are tailored to specific tasks (e.g., SQL for databases, HTML/CSS for web development).
Popular Programming Paradigms
- Procedural Programming emphasizes a sequence of actions or commands and is based on procedure calls (e.g., C).
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) organizes code into objects that combine data and behavior (e.g., Java, C++).
- Functional Programming focuses on the evaluation of functions and avoids changing state (e.g., Haskell, Scala).
- Scripting is used to automate tasks and controls applications (e.g., Python, Bash).
Emerging Languages
- Rust focuses on performance and safety, particularly in concurrent environments.
- Go was developed by Google for high-performance server-side applications.
Language Ecosystem
- Libraries and Frameworks are collections of pre-written code to facilitate programming (e.g., React for JavaScript, TensorFlow for Python).
- Development Tools include Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), debuggers, and version control systems.
Future Trends
- Increased use of multi-paradigm languages.
- Rise of languages focusing on safety, concurrency, and performance.
- Growth of languages tailored for data science and machine learning.
Best Practices
- Write clean, readable code.
- Follow language-specific conventions and style guides.
- Regularly update and maintain documentation.
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Description
This quiz covers the basics of programming languages, including their definitions and categories. It explores low-level and high-level languages, key characteristics like syntax and semantics, and the differences between compiled and interpreted languages.
