High-level languages are the single most important breakthrough in the history of software engineering. That's because they enable a tremendous compression of m

High-level languages are the single most important breakthrough in the history of software engineering. That's because they enable a tremendous compression of meaning. Languages, both natural and artificial, have two purposes: thinking and communication. Maximizing both of those depends on maximizing clarity while minimizing noise (including extraneous text). HLLs help achieve both. That's why most everybody uses them.