computer language

1. machine

1.1. commands consisting of 1's and 0's

1.1.1. sent to processor

1.1.1.1. processor then translates command

2. assembly

2.1. allows abbrivated commands

2.1.1. converts to machine language

3. high level

3.1. used command words to take place with machine and assembly language

4. fourth generation languages

4.1. closer look at human language

4.1.1. eliminates strict rules that 3gl had

5. fifth generation languages

5.1. visual/ graphical development

5.1.1. create source language