Smalltalk. Source for information on Generations, Languages: Computer Sciences dictionary. Often abbreviated 4GL, fourth-generation languages are programming languages closer to human languages than typical high-level programming languages. They are not always successful in this task, sometimes resulting in inelegant and hard to maintain code. Prerequisites: Knowledge of any programming language can be a plus. say Hello, World! Generations, Languages Programming languages are the primary tools for creating software. Try this search on Wikipedia, OneLook, Google 4. The term generation summarizes major evolutionary advances in programming languages. 4GLs are closer to human language than other high-level languages and are accessible to people without formal training as programmers.They allow multiple common operations to be performed with a single programmer-entered command. Examples of 4th generation language include: SQL (as a database delivery query language) PHP; MAIN DOMAINS AND FAMILIES OF 4TH GENERATION LANGUAGE. Fourth generation languages are commonly used in database programming and scripts examples include Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, and SQL. 5GL or fifth-generation language is programming that uses a visual or graphical development interface to create source language that is usually compiled with a 3GL or 4GL language compiler. This invention relates to computer systems and more particularly to programming languages within such computer systems. 1 people chose this as the best definition of third-generation-language: Also known as a "3GL," it... See the dictionary meaning, pronunciation, and sentence examples. The fourth generation programming language or non-procedural language, often abbreviated as 4GL, enables users to access data in a database. 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The object-oriented programming was used in the fourth generation of computer.Various types of language exist in object-oriented programming such as Java, Visual Basic, etc. print. Languages have been designed with a specific purpose in mind and this might include languages to query databases (SQL), languages to make reports (Oracle Reports) and languages to construct user interface (XUL). As of 2002, hundreds exist, some more used than others, and each claiming to be the best. Reason for increasing popularity. While fourth-generation programming languages are designed to build specific programs, fifth-generation languages are designed to make the computer solve a given problem without the programmer. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Fourth Generation of Computer. From these requirements, the concepts of programming language developed. They were developed for totally general purpose use (general-purpose computers). 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