Navigating the World of Computer Languages
Navigating the World of Computer Languages 💻 In the changing world of computers, the evolution of programming languages shows how far we've come in talking to machines. Let's explore the different generations of computer languages, each making a big step in how we communicate with computers. 1. First Generation: Machine Language (1940s-1950s) Binary Code: At first, people used binary code, which is all about using 0s and 1s to give instructions. Direct Communication: Programmers had to talk directly to the computer's hardware. 2. Second Generation: Assembly Language (1950s-1960s) Symbolic Representation: Assembly languages used symbols and easy words instead of just 0s and 1s. Improved Human Readability: Coding became a bit easier to read, but it was still very tied to how the hardware worked. 3. Third Generation: High -Level Languages (1960s-1970s) Abstraction: Languages like Fortran, COBOL, and BASIC made things more abstract or general. Portabilit...