Answer the following questions with the book closed.
With the book closed, on a piece of paper write down the names of all the programming
languages that are mentioned in chapter 2, that you can recall.
Which language in Chapter 2 interested you?(write down the name) Why?(one
or two sentences)
Describe the history of one(1) of programming languages discussed in
chapter 2 of Sebesta that interested you. Include important dates and
people's names.
Draw a diagram describing the relationships between two or three
inter-related programming languages in chapter 2 of Sebesta.
Review your answers to questions 2 and 3 using the book.
You are designing a new language -- which older languages would you use as
an inspiration? Why?
You are designing a new language -- when people look back at it, what do
you want them to remember about it?
You will be writing a Language Reference Manual or LRM. This is the defining
document for a new language. In your experience, what helps you understand
a programming language most? What information do you need to look up when
you are programming?
Think back over this class and grade your personal performance in terms
of how much work you need to do on this topic before the final.