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6. Introduction to High-Level Programming Languages

High-level programming languages (HLLs) simplify complex programming tasks, providing a human-readable syntax that abstracts low-level operations. They have evolved from early languages like FORTRAN to modern languages such as Python and Java, significantly impacting productivity and maintainability in software development. HLLs are categorized by paradigms and are foundational in various domains, including web development, app development, data science, and artificial intelligence.

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  • 6

    Introduction To High-Level Programming Languages

    This section introduces high-level programming languages (HLLs), their evolution, features, and their significant role in modern software development.

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  • 6.1

    What Is A High-Level Programming Language?

    High-level programming languages simplify technical programming tasks through human-readable syntax, abstracting low-level operations.

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  • 6.2

    Evolution And Historical Background

    High-level programming languages emerged in the 1950s and 1960s to simplify programming tasks, allowing for greater portability and abstraction from hardware.

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  • 6.3

    Compiler Vs Interpreter

    This section discusses the differences between compilers and interpreters, explaining how high-level programming languages are transformed into machine code.

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  • 6.4

    Types Of High-Level Programming Languages

    High-level programming languages are categorized into different types based on their paradigms, including procedural, object-oriented, functional, scripting, and logic programming languages.

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  • 6.4.1

    Procedural Languages

    Procedural languages focus on a sequence of instructions or procedures to perform tasks.

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  • 6.4.2

    Object-Oriented Languages

    This section covers the key principles and characteristics of object-oriented programming (OOP) languages.

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  • 6.4.3

    Functional Languages

    Functional languages focus on the use of functions as first-class citizens, emphasizing the avoidance of mutable data.

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  • 6.4.4

    Scripting Languages

    Scripting languages are high-level programming tools primarily used for automation and web development, with an emphasis on ease of use and interpretability.

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  • 6.4.5

    Logic Programming Languages

    Logic programming languages allow programmers to specify what needs to be solved rather than how to solve it, offering a different paradigm from traditional programming practices.

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  • 6.5

    Features Of High-Level Languages

    High-level programming languages provide essential features such as abstraction, portability, and structured programming to facilitate easier development.

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  • 6.6

    Advantages Of High-Level Languages

    High-level languages improve the readability, productivity, and maintainability of code, while providing extensive community support and enhanced security.

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  • 6.7

    Limitations Of High-Level Languages

    High-level programming languages provide many advantages but also have significant limitations affecting performance and hardware control.

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  • 6.8

    Role In Modern Development

    High-level programming languages (HLLs) are crucial in shaping modern software development across various domains such as web, app, and game development.

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  • 6.9

    Comparison With Low-Level Languages

    This section compares high-level programming languages with low-level languages, highlighting their key differences in readability, performance, control, and usability.

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  • 6.10

    Choosing The Right Language

    The choice of programming language is influenced by various factors such as application domain and performance requirements.

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