A programmer is writing code that requires direct manipulation of hardware registers and memory addresses for maximum performance. Which programming language category is best suited for this task?
Assembly language is a low-level programming language that provides direct access to a computer's hardware, including registers and memory addresses. This makes it ideal for tasks requiring high performance and precise hardware control, such as in device drivers or embedded systems. Interpreted and scripting languages are higher-level and abstracted from the hardware. Query languages are for interacting with databases, and markup languages are for structuring documents; neither is used for direct hardware control.
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What is Assembly Language?
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Why is Assembly Language preferred over higher-level languages for hardware control?