Advantages
- Machine is fast in processing data.
Disadvantages
Some of the disadvantages of the low level languages are:
- The programmers most know the hardware configuration of the computer he is developing the instructions for.
- It is machine specific
8.1.2.3. High Level Languages
High level languages use English words or phrases called statements or source codes for programming. These statements or source codes are then compiled by a program called compiler. The compiler compiles, reads, and translates the source code into what is called program code.
Example:
If
( a+b) = c
Echo
The student has passed
Else
failed
Examples of High level languages
Examples of high level languages are FORTRAN, COBOL, BASIC, PHP, JAVA etc
Advantages
Some of the disadvantages of the high level languages are:
1. The source codes can be used on different computers with different configurations
2. It use simple English abbreviations
Disadvantages
Some of the disadvantages of the high level languages are:
1. The computers that use the high level languages are slow.
8.1.3. TYPES OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
The common types of computer programming languages are:-
- BASIC
- LOGO
- HTML
- Java
- PHP
UNIT TWO: BASIC
8.2. WHAT IS BASIC?
BASIC stands for Beginners All purpose Instruction Code. It is one of languages used in early computers such as Altair.