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Fourth Generation (3 of 4) |   |
Computer Languages
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The 4GL programmer would only have to be concerned with what quantity of coffee should be prepared and if milk and sugar should be added. Non-procedural languages state the goal to be achieved, but not the steps required in order to achieve the goal. Using a 4GL to create an application that it was not intended for will create problems for a programmer. |
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e.g. Instructions for making a cup of Coffee:
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