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Programming

Process of creating instructions for computers.

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Programming is the process of designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining instructions that tell a computer what to do. These instructions are written in programming languages and enable computers to perform tasks ranging from simple calculations to complex data processing.

Etymology

Programming derives from the word 'program,' which originally referred to a plan or course of action.

Explain Like I’m 5

Programming is like giving a computer step-by-step instructions to do something, like playing a game or showing you videos.

Fun Facts

The first computer programmer is considered to be Ada Lovelace
Early programming was done with punch cards
Programming languages are constantly evolving

FAQ

What is programming? It's writing instructions for computers to follow
Who are programmers? People who write these instructions
What languages do they use? Python, Java, and C++ are common examples

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

coding software development

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

computer science software engineering

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

object-oriented programming functional programming scripting

Meronyms — Parts or Components

algorithms code debugging

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

computer software information technology

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