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Machine Languages |
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Assembly Languages |
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Symbolic Languages |
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Abstract Languages |
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Knowledge-based Languages |
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First generation of languages |
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Interact directly with machine |
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Are not intuitive, require extensive training |
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Binary |
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ASCII |
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Second generation of languages |
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Use assemblers to translate code into machine
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Code uses English symbols, but is still not
intuitive |
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Example: |
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Assembly |
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Third Generation of Languages |
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Easier to understand and code |
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Programs take longer to run as well as more
memory than Assembly |
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Basic |
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C++ |
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Fourth generation of languages |
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Emphasize output rather than syntax; more
powerful than Symbolic Languages |
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Database Languages |
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Object-Oriented Languages |
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Visual Programming Languages |
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Elements are combined into objects |
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Data, instructions, procedures, etc. |
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Code is reusable |
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Lower cost, faster implementation |
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Smalltalk |
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Java |
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Graphic user interface |
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Utilizes mouse, icons, symbols, and/or pull-down
menus |
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Not as powerful or efficient |
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Examples: |
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Visual Basic |
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PC COBOL |
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Fifth generation of languages |
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Allows the user to determine the desired outcome
and then the computer determines the required code |
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Extremely new |
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Example: |
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Java Studio |
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Notes