What is a programming language?
Q: What is a programming language?
A: A programming language is a type of written language that tells computers what to do. It is like a set of instructions that the computer follows to do something, and it usually uses real words for some of the commands so that it is easier for humans to understand.
Q: What are examples of programming languages?
A: Examples of programming languages include Python, Ruby, Java, JavaScript, C, C++, and C#.
Q: How are programs written in a programming language?
A: Programs are written by writing text in the source code of a programming language. Usually punctuation is used as well.
Q: What happens after programs are written in a programming language?
A: After programs are written in a programing language they must be compiled which means that the computer changes or translates the source code into another language (such as assembly or machine) that can be read by computers but which is much harder for people to read.
Q: What might happen if there are mistakes when writing programs?
A: If mistakes are made when writing programs or if the program tries to do something it wasn't designed to do then it may stop working which is called "crashing". When this happens because of how the code was written it's called a "bug". Even small mistakes can cause big problems.
Q: Why must computer programs be carefully written?
A: Computer programs must be carefully written because even small mistakes can cause big problems and lead to crashing or bugs.
