Hardware description languages

Hardware Description Languages (HDLs) are specialized programming languages used to design and simulate electronic circuits and devices, like computers and smartphones. They enable engineers to describe how hardware components, such as logic gates and memory, are interconnected and behave. Think of HDLs as a blueprint or recipe that specifies the structure and operation of a hardware system before it is physically built. This allows for testing, verification, and optimization in a virtual environment, reducing errors and saving time and cost in manufacturing complex electronic hardware. Common HDLs include VHDL and Verilog.