Verilog is a hardware description language (HDL) used to model electronic systems. It allows engineers to describe the structure and behavior of digital circuits, making it easier to design and simulate complex hardware components like microprocessors and FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays). Originally developed in the 1980s, Verilog has become a standard in the industry for designing integrated circuits. It supports both behavioral and structural modeling, enabling designers to create high-level abstractions or detailed representations of hardware. This flexibility makes Verilog a popular choice for both academic and professional applications in electrical engineering.