Features of BASIC, C, PASCAL, and COBOL: - SS3 ICT Lesson Note

BASIC (Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code):

• Designed for beginners.
• Simple and easy-to-learn syntax.
• Typically used for educational purposes and small-scale applications.

C:

• Known for its portability and efficiency.
• Supports both low-level and high-level programming.
• Widely used in system programming and embedded systems.

PASCAL:

• Emphasizes strong typing and structured programming.
• Promotes good coding practices.
• Often used in teaching programming concepts.

COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language):

• Developed for business data processing.
• Supports extensive file handling and database operations.
• Known for its verbosity and readability in business applications.