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What is the difference between second-generation and third-generation languages?

Second-generation languages are assembly languages while third-generation languages are higher-level languages. Third-generation languages support structured programming, use English-like phrasing, and are portable.

What are some examples of third-generation languages?

Some examples of third-generation languages include FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, Pascal, C, C++, Java, and ActiveX.

What is a fourth-generation language and what are some examples?

Fourth-generation languages (4GLs) use either a text or visual environment. In a 4GL visual environment, programmers can drag and drop items to create a visual definition of an application. Examples of 4GLs are Visual Basic and Visual Age.

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Machine languages are first-generation languages, assembly languages are second-generation, and higher-level languages are third-generation.
Third-generation languages support structured programming, use English-like phrasing, and are portable.
Examples of third-generation languages include FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, Pascal, C, C++, Java, and ActiveX.
Fourth-generation languages use either a text or visual environment.
In a 4GL visual environment, programmers can drag and drop items to create a visual definition of an application.
Many 4GLs are database-aware.
Programmers can use 4GLs to develop prototypes quickly.
Examples of fourth-generation languages are Visual Basic and Visual Age.
Higher-generation languages make it easier for programmers to share in the development of programs.
Fourth-generation languages are used for building front-end interfaces to databases.