Classification of (HLLs) - SS3 ICT Lesson Note

High-Level Languages (HLLs) can be classified based on several criteria, including their purpose, usage, and features.

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Here is a basic classification:

Procedural Languages: These are languages that follow a step-by-step approach to solving problems. Examples include C, Pascal, and Fortran.

 

Object-Oriented Languages: These languages are designed around the concept of objects and classes. Examples include Java, C++, and Python.

 

Functional Languages: Functional languages treat computation as the evaluation of mathematical functions and avoid changing state and mutable data. Examples include Haskell and Lisp.

 

Scripting Languages: These languages are typically used for automating tasks and are often interpreted rather than compiled. Examples include Python, JavaScript, and Ruby.

 

Markup Languages: These are used for structuring and presenting documents and data. Examples include HTML, XML, and LaTeX.