Levels Of Programming Languages

Question 1

Summary of a low-level programming language

Answer 1

• A low level programming language is written in what is called an ‘assembly language’.
• This means it closely represents how the CPU works, rather than written in a format that is easier for humans to understand.
• However, because the code is written closely to how the CPU works, it executes faster.
• A low level programming language is translated by an assembler.
• Low level programming languages are harder to write and understand for humans, which makes them less likely to be used by humans.

Question 2

Summary of a high-level programming language

Answer 2

• A high level programming language is written in a programming language such as Python, Javascript, or Java etc.
• A high level programming language is translated by either an interpreter or a compiler.
• High level programming languages are easier for humans to write and understand as they closer to the human language.
• However, because they are written to suit humans and are not as closely written to the CPU they take longer to execute.