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Choice of Language

In which HLL language should you implement your application? Obviously there are some functions that are best coded in a particular HLL because of the facilities available in that particular language.

Choice of language is important because it will affect:

• Productivity: This will depend upon the ease of use and the power of the language, and the familiarity of the developer with the language.
• Reliability: The ease of use of a language will affect the quality and correctness of the implementation.
• Functionality: only certain functions are available in each language.