Basic information about Computer Languages

Programming Language

       Programming Language is a set of rules called syntax which user has to follow, to instruct the computer what operation are to be performed.

There are two categories in Computer language:
       1. Low-Level Languages
       2. High-Level Languages

Low-Level Language is classified into two types:
       1. Machine level languages
       2. Assembly languages

Machine level languages

     Machine level language is the fundamental language of a computer. It is written using binary numbers i.e. 0’s and 1’s. A program written in the machine level language is called Machine code.

Assembly languages

     Assembly level language is a low-level programming language that allows a user to write programs using letters, words and symbols called mnemonics, instead of the binary digits used in machine level languages. A program written in the assembly level language is called Assembly code.

High-level Languages

     A language designed to make programming easier through the use of familiar English words and symbols. High-level languages used English like language, which are easier to learn and use. High-level languages are machine independent.

High-Level Language is classified into two types:

1. General Purpose languages
2. Specific purpose languages