High-Level Language:
High-level languages are designed to be understandable and accessible to programmers, using syntax that is closer to human language. These languages allow expressing algorithms and programming logic more clearly and concisely. Examples of high-level languages include Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript.
Features of High-Level Language:
- More readable and understandable syntax.
- Abstraction of low-level details.
- Platform portability.
- Higher productivity for programmers.
Low-Level Language:
Low-level languages are closer to machine language and the underlying hardware. These languages offer greater control over computer hardware but are less understandable and more challenging to handle for programmers. Examples of low-level languages include assembly language and machine code.
Features of Low-Level Language:
- Syntax closer to hardware.
- Greater control over system resources.
- Less portability across platforms.
- Requires a deeper understanding of hardware.
Relationship Between Both:
High-level languages are often translated into machine code or assembly language using a compiler or interpreter. This translation allows programs written in high-level languages to run on a variety of platforms without requiring significant modifications. This abstraction is essential for productivity and ease of development compared to low-level languages, which are more hardware-specific.
