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Which language runs directly?
Short answer. Machine code.
Which is easiest to read?
A high level language.
Language levels
| Level | Looks like |
|---|---|
| Machine | 10110000 |
| Assembly | ADD AL, 3 |
| High level | print(a + b) |
Remember
| Only machine code runs directly |
Does your CPU understand Python? No. There are three levels. Machine language is binary. Assembly uses short words. High level looks like English. Remember. Only machine code runs directly.
This clip is from the full lesson: Programming Languages and Language Translators — 7 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 11 Computer Science (083), CBSE Class 11 Computer Science Essentials (083), ISC Class 11 Computer Science (868), Cambridge IGCSE Grade 9 Computer Science (0478)
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