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Studying computer programming is essential for problem-solving, automation, and controlling technology, making it valuable for various jobs. The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ensures systematic and efficient software development through phases like planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. High-level languages are user-friendly and portable, while low-level languages offer more control; programming paradigms, such as procedural, object-oriented, functional, and declarative, provide different approaches to coding, with popular languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, and C# each having unique features and strengths.

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Studying computer programming is essential for problem-solving, automation, and controlling technology, making it valuable for various jobs. The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) ensures systematic and efficient software development through phases like planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. High-level languages are user-friendly and portable, while low-level languages offer more control; programming paradigms, such as procedural, object-oriented, functional, and declarative, provide different approaches to coding, with popular languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, and C# each having unique features and strengths.

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1. Why you should study computer programming?

Studying computer programming is important because it teaches you how


to make computers do tasks, solve problems, and automate things. It
gives you control over technology and lets you build apps, games,
websites, or systems. Knowing programming is useful for many jobs, and
it helps you think logically, solve problems creatively, and adapt to an
increasingly digital world.

2. Explain the importance of Software Development Life Cycle


(SDLC) and its phases.

SDLC is a process that ensures software is developed systematically and


efficiently. It helps in planning, designing, building, and maintaining
quality software. By following SDLC, developers minimize mistakes,
reduce costs, and deliver projects on time. The main phases are:

 Planning: Define goals, needs, and scope.

 Analysis: Study the requirements in detail.

 Design: Create the blueprint (UI, architecture, etc.).

 Implementation: Code the software.

 Testing: Ensure it's bug-free and works properly.

 Deployment: Release the software to users.

 Maintenance: Update and fix issues over time.

3. Discuss the difference between High-level and Low-level


programming languages.

 High-level languages are closer to human language, easy to read


and write (e.g., Python, Java). They hide complex details like
memory management. They're used for building software quickly
and are more portable across systems.

 Low-level languages are closer to machine code, harder to


understand (e.g., Assembly, C). They give more control over the
computer's hardware, so they’re used when performance and
efficiency matter most (e.g., for operating systems).

4. What is a programming paradigm? Explain the different


paradigms and provide examples.
A programming paradigm is a style or approach to writing code. Different
paradigms offer different ways to think about and solve problems.

 Procedural Programming: Code is written as procedures or


functions that operate on data (Example: C, Python).

 Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Code is organized around


objects that represent real-world entities (Example: Java, C++).

 Functional Programming: Focuses on writing functions that return


values and avoid changing data (Example: Haskell, Lisp).

 Declarative Programming: You describe what you want the


program to accomplish, not how to do it step by step (Example:
SQL).

5. List the top 5 popular programming languages and discuss


their features. Compare and contrast them.

1. Python:

o Easy to learn, versatile, used for web development, data


science, AI, and automation.

o Features: Simple syntax, large community, many libraries.

o Strength: Quick development time.

o Weakness: Slower performance for large applications.

2. JavaScript:

o Essential for web development, works in browsers, used for


both frontend and backend.

o Features: Runs everywhere (browser, server), event-driven.

o Strength: Great for web applications.

o Weakness: Can be complex due to its asynchronous nature.

3. Java:

o Object-oriented, used for large-scale systems, Android apps.

o Features: Strong typing, great for enterprise-level applications.

o Strength: Stability and scalability.

o Weakness: Slower development due to more verbose code.

4. C++:
o Powerful, used for system software, game development.

o Features: Low-level control, high performance.

o Strength: Great for performance-critical applications.

o Weakness: More complex, harder to learn.

5. C#:

o Developed by Microsoft, used for Windows apps, games with


Unity.

o Features: Easy integration with Microsoft tools, strong typing.

o Strength: Well-suited for enterprise and gaming.

o Weakness: Mostly tied to Microsoft ecosystem.

Comparison:

 Python is the easiest to learn, while C++ offers the most control
over hardware.

 JavaScript is the best for web development, while C# and Java excel
in enterprise applications.

 Python and JavaScript are dynamically typed, whereas Java, C++,


and C# are statically typed

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