Computer Science GCSE
High-level language
What High-level language means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of High-level language
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Uses readable statements, data structures and abstraction, so programs are quicker to develop, easier to maintain and usually portable, though a translator is needed.
Topics that use High-level language
- Programming languages (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Compiler behaviour
- Errors and execution speed
- Interpreter behaviour
- Portable
- Translation of high-level code
- Assembly language
- Machine code
Using High-level language in the exam
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