The statement that "all programming languages must" adhere to certain criteria is too broad and not accurate. Here’s a breakdown of each point you've listed:
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Be compatible with HTML: Not all programming languages need to be compatible with HTML. HTML is a markup language used for creating web pages, and it is not a requirement for all programming languages to interact with it. Some languages are designed for specific domains that may not involve web technologies at all.
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Have a pseudocode base: Pseudocode is a way of representing algorithms in a human-readable format without adhering to the syntax of any specific programming language. While many programmers use pseudocode to outline their algorithms, it is not a formal requirement for any programming language.
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Be translated into binary: While most programming languages, particularly those used for systems programming, are compiled or interpreted into machine code (binary) that a computer's processor can execute, some high-level languages might not directly be represented in binary form or might run on virtual machines (like Java). Therefore, this is not an absolute requirement for all languages.
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Be compatible with C++: There is no requirement for all programming languages to be compatible with C++. Each language has its own syntax, semantics, and runtime environments. While interoperability (the ability for different languages to work together) can be desirable, it's not a fundamental requirement for all programming languages.
In summary, while these points may apply to some languages, they do not represent universal characteristics that all programming languages must fulfill. Each programming language has its own design goals, use cases, and ecosystems.
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