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Programming languages come in different formats and may serve different purposes. For example, JavaScript is primarily used for web applications, while Bash is primarily used for operating systems.
*Low level languages* typically require fewer steps than *high level languages* for a device to interpret instructions. However, what makes high level languages popular is its readability and support. JavaScript is considered a high level language.
*Low level languages* typically require fewer steps than *high level languages* for a device to interpret instructions. However, what makes high level languages popular is their readability and support. JavaScript is considered a high level language.
The following code illustrates the difference between a high level language with JavaScript and low level language with ARM assembly code.
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- *Debugging* Discovering bugs and errors by stepping through code, line by line. Some editors have debugging capabilities, or can be customized and added for specific programming languages.
- *Syntax highlighting* Adds colors and text formatting to code, makes it easier to read. Most editors allow customized syntax highlighting.
- *Extensions and Integrations* Additions that are specialized for developers, by developers, for access to additional tools that aren't built into the base editor. For example, many developers also need a way to document their code and explain how it works and will install a spell check extension to check for typos. Most of these additions are intended for use within a specific editor, and most editors come with a way to search for available extensions.
- *Customization* Most editors are extremely customizable, and each developer will have their own unique development environment that suits their needs. Many also allow developers to create their own extension.
- *Customization* Most editors are extremely customizable, and each developer will have their own unique development environment that suits their needs. Many also allow developers to create their own extensions.
#### Popular Editors and Web Development Extensions
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#### Popular Command Line Tools
- [Git](https://git-scm.com/) (💻 on most operating sytems)
- [Git](https://git-scm.com/) (💻 on most operating systems)
Dmitriy Fishman
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