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→Distinguishing Features: correction: Modula -> Prolog. Modula is a pascal-like proecdural language.
==Distinguishing Features==
==Distinguishing Features==
Programming languages can be divided into '''declarative''' and '''procedural''' languages. Declarative languages define information such as relationships and attributes. Modula is an example of a declarative language. Procedural languages define processes (algorithms) for the computer to follow. C is an example of a procedural language.
Programming languages can be divided into '''declarative''' and '''procedural''' languages. Declarative languages define information such as relationships and attributes. Prolog is an example of a declarative language. Procedural languages define processes (algorithms) for the computer to follow. C is an example of a procedural language.
Languages can also be divided into '''low-level languages''' such as Assembly, and '''high-level languages''' such as [[Cobol|COBOL]]. Low-level languages are those where the program code interacts directly (or fairly directly), with the CPU, whereas high-level languages have a higher level of abstraction, leaving the compiler or interpreter to deal with issuing the appropriate commands to the CPU, and similar issues.
Languages can also be divided into '''low-level languages''' such as Assembly, and '''high-level languages''' such as [[Cobol|COBOL]]. Low-level languages are those where the program code interacts directly (or fairly directly), with the CPU, whereas high-level languages have a higher level of abstraction, leaving the compiler or interpreter to deal with issuing the appropriate commands to the CPU, and similar issues.