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How can we use lower level programming language in the present day

 Nowadays, a good compiler can produce faster and more space-efficient executable code than assembler code written by someone who lacks familiarity with the CPU's ultimate details. To generate optimal low-level code, the members of the compiler writing group responsible for code generation must be familiar with these details. Therefore, low-level programming remains relevant. Additionally, low-level programming is vital for devices with limited hardware resources.

Each type of low-level programming language has a use such as 

There are three types of low-level programming languages. The first one is the well-known Binary Code. It's the most basic type of language and is used in all information systems. It's very easy to use and you've likely seen it before. Binary code only uses the numbers 0 and 1 to form the code. The number 1 represents "everything" while the number 0 represents "nothing".

The second type of low-level programming language is called machine language. This language is also formed using ones and zeros, and it's the code that directly communicates instructions to the computer's CPU. It's essential to use this language since it's the one used to send all the tasks the computer has to do.

In third place, we have assembly languages, also known as mnemonics. These are the first level of abstraction. These codes need a tool such as an assembler to translate them into machine language so that the CPU can run them. Also, these aren't programs that are directly executable by the computer.




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