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📌 A programming language is a tool such as Python, C++, or Haskell, whereas a programming paradigm is the philosophy behind how code is organized and problems are solved.
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Paradigm = programming philosophy
1. Which option best describes what a programming paradigm is?
2. What is a programming paradigm?
3. Why is a statement like “Python is a functional programming language” potentially misleading?
What is a programming paradigm?
A fundamental style or philosophy for structuring computer code.
Programming paradigm
A style or approach for organizing code.
What distinguishes a programming language from a programming paradigm?
A language is a tool, while a paradigm is the organizing philosophy.
Imperative paradigm
Focuses on step-by-step instructions and state changes.
How are programming paradigms primarily divided?
Into imperative and declarative branches based on state and control flow.
Declarative paradigm
Focuses on what to achieve, not how.
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