Levels Of Programming Languages

• A low level programming language is written in what is called an ‘assembly language’. • This means it closely represents how the CPU works, rather than written in a format that is easier for humans to understand. • However, because the code is written closely to how the CPU works, it executes faster. • A low level programming language is translated by an assembler. • Low level programming languages are harder to write and understand for humans, which makes them less likely to be used by humans.

• A high level programming language is written in a programming language such as Python, Javascript, or Java etc. • A high level programming language is translated by either an interpreter or a compiler. • High level programming languages are easier for humans to write and understand as they closer to the human language. • However, because they are written to suit humans and are not as closely written to the CPU they take longer to execute.