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There are two categories of low-level languages:

                 Machine Language
                 Machine language is the only language understood by the computer. It is also known as the first
                 generation language (1GL). Machine language is very difficult for programmers to use because
                 it only consists of two digits, 0 and 1, called binary digits or bits. Where the bit ‘0’ represents the
                 OFF state and the bit ‘1’ represents the ON state.

                 Assembly Language
                 Assembly language is also known as second-generation language (2GL). It is the language in
                 which program codes are written in the form of alphanumeric symbols called 'Mnemonics Code'
                 instead of 0 and 1. In the assembly language, a programmer writes abbreviations such as A for
                 addition, C for compare, L for load, M for Multiply, etc.


                 HIGH-LEVEL LANGUAGE
                 High-level  language  is considered  to  be closer to  human beings.  It is machine-independent
                 language.  However, they need  to  be  translated  into  binary  or machine  language.  Programs
                 written in high-level languages are called source code. Since the computer understands only 0s
                 and 1s, all high-level languages require a software called language processor or translator to
                 convert the instructions into machine language are also called object code. Let’s discuss about
                 some high-level languages.

                 Third-Generation Languages (3GL)
                 In third-generation languages (3GL), the programmer writes a series of English-like words that
                 tell the computer what to do and how to accomplish it. Many third-generation languages also use
                 arithmetic operators, such as * for multiplication and + for addition. Some early procedural 3GLs are
                 BASIC, PASCAL, C, and FORTRAN. Other advanced object-oriented 3GLs include C++, Java, and C#.

                 Fourth-Generation Languages (4GL)
                 Fourth-generation languages (4GLs) also use English-like statements. They specify what the
                 program should accomplish without explaining how. 4GLs are fast and require less time and effort
                 from the programmer. In fact, 4GLs are so easy to use that individuals with very little programming
                 background can develop programs. Examples of 4GLs include SQL, Perl, and Python.


                 Natural Languages (5GL)
                 Fifth-generation  languages  (5GLs) use  natural  language  or visual  tools  to  create  programs.
                 They focus on specifying what the program should achieve rather than how to achieve it. 5GLs
                 are designed to be very user-friendly, allowing users with minimal programming experience to
                 develop complex applications. These languages are often employed in fields such as artificial
                 intelligence and expert systems. Examples of 5GLs include Mercury, OPS5, and Prolog.




                         uiz   Bee        Which language is also known as computer's native language?
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