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why don't we all program in high level languages all the time if they are so much easier?

High level languages may seem easier to use when you start programming but they do not offer the same degree of flexibility and efficiency which can be provided by using assembly or machine code. using these...
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In a computer program, a parameter may be passed to a procedure by value. Explain how this method works.

Parameters are variables sent to procedures so that the procedures are able to use them. There are two main ways of passing parameters, one of which is by value: Passing a parameter by value is where a copy ...
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What is the difference between a high- and a low-level programming languages?

In general you will be familiar with high level programming languages, such as PYTHON or JAVA. On the other hand there are low level languages, like C or the different dialects of ASSEMBLER. The most recogni...
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Define how recursion works

Recusion works by creating a method which is defined in terms of itself. This effectively means that the method will make method calls to itself. It makes these calls using increasingly reduced problem sizes...
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What is an operating system.

An operating system is a system software found within a computer system which ensures that the computer peripherals and softwares installed onto the system are functioning properly. The operating acts as a s...
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