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Five Levels Programming Languages Readable

The document outlines five levels of programming languages, ranging from Machine Language to Natural Language. Each level is defined along with its pros and cons, highlighting aspects such as execution speed, ease of use, portability, and control over hardware. The progression from low-level to high-level languages reflects a trade-off between performance and user-friendliness.

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Five Levels Programming Languages Readable

The document outlines five levels of programming languages, ranging from Machine Language to Natural Language. Each level is defined along with its pros and cons, highlighting aspects such as execution speed, ease of use, portability, and control over hardware. The progression from low-level to high-level languages reflects a trade-off between performance and user-friendliness.

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Five Levels of Programming Languages – Detailed Chart

Level Definition Pros (4+) Cons (4+)

1. Machine Language (1st Binary


Generation)
code (0s and 1s) directly executed by 1. Fastest execution (direct CPU access) 1. Very difficult for humans to read/write
the CPU. No translation needed. 2. No compiler or interpreter required 2. Highly error-prone
3. Fully utilizes hardware features 3. Not portable across different CPUs
4. Exact control over every CPU instruction 4. Debugging and maintenance are
extremely hard

2. Assembly Language (2nd


Uses
Generation)
symbolic mnemonics like MOV, ADD 1. Easier than binary code 1. Still harder than high-level languages
instead of binary. Requires assembler to 2. Allows hardware-level control 2. Not portable (CPU-specific)
convert to machine code. 3. More efficient than high-level languages 3. Coding is time-consuming
4. Uses labels and variables for readability 4. Requires deep hardware knowledge

3. High-Level Language (3rd


English-like
Generation)
syntax (e.g., C, Java, Python) 1. Easy to learn and use 1. Slower execution than low-level
requiring compiler or interpreter. 2. Portable across platforms languages
3. Faster software development 2. Needs compilation or interpretation
4. Large libraries and community support 3. Less hardware control
4. May require more memory

4. Very High-Level Language


Task-oriented
(4th Generation)
languages (e.g., SQL, 1. Extremely fast development 1. Limited flexibility for custom tasks
MATLAB) designed for rapid application 2. Minimal coding for complex tasks 2. Lower execution speed
development. 3. Less chance of syntax errors 3. Often dependent on specific platforms
4. Ideal for non-programmers in specialized 4. Not suitable for system-level
fields programming

5. Natural Language (5th Generation)


Uses human language or AI-based input for 1. Very user-friendly (plain speech/text) 1. Still evolving technology
programming and interaction. 2. Requires little to no coding skills 2. Ambiguity in human language may cause
3. Accessible for non-technical users errors
4. Can integrate with AI for automation 3. High computational power needed
4. Security and privacy challenges

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