Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science
4.2Types of programming language, translators and integrated development environments (IDEs)
Types of programming language, translators and integrated development environments (IDEs) in Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 4.2.1Explain high-level and low-level languages and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
- 4.2.2Explain that assembly language uses mnemonics and needs an assembler.
- 4.2.3Describe how a compiler and an interpreter translate code and report errors.
- 4.2.4Explain the advantages and disadvantages of compilers and interpreters.
- 4.2.5Explain the role and common functions of an IDE.
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Programming languages, translators and IDEs
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