Step 1: Understand what a source program is.
A source program is the original code written by a programmer before it is compiled or interpreted.
Step 2: Language used.
Source programs are usually written in high-level programming languages like C, Java, or Python. These languages are more abstract and human-readable.
Step 3: Why high-level languages?
High-level languages are easier to read, write, and maintain compared to low-level languages like assembly or machine code.