7. Programming Languages

The feature that makes computers so useful is their generality. Unlike most tools, that have a specific function, computers can perform any arbitrary data manipulation task. However, they need a list of detailed instructions on how exactly to perform any given task. Programming languages are the tools we use to provide those instructions.

Chapter Topics:

• 7.1. Machine Languages
• 7.2. The Little Computer
• 7.3. The Little Computer - Branching
• 7.4. Assembly Languages
• 7.5. The Little Computer - Assembly
• 7.6. High Level Programming Languages
• 7.7. Variety and Syntax

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