2.5 - Programming Languages and IDEs

Question 1

Describe the characteristics of a ‘High-level Language’.

Answer 1

It uses English-like words, is easier for humans to read and write, must be translated before execution, and is portable across different hardware.
Standard English

Question 2

Describe two differences between a ‘Compiler’ and an ‘Interpreter’.

Answer 2

A compiler translates the entire program at once and creates an executable file, while an interpreter translates and runs code line by line and stops when an error is found.

Question 3

Identify four features of an IDE that assist a programmer.

Answer 3

An editor for writing code, error diagnostics, a run-time environment, and a debugger for finding errors.