Computer programming

Computer programming

1. What is it?

   • Process, creation of program, instructions
     • Programming language
       • Different codes, give instructions, tells what to do.
     • Program
       • Written by programmers, different uses, use a specific language
     • source: https://news.codecademy.com/what-is-computer-programming/

2. Related concepts

   • algorithm
     • Set of steps, solve difficulties, sometimes included in programs
     • Source: https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/algorithms/intro-to-algorithms/v/what-are-algorithms
   • software
     • performs tasks, uses instructions, implements algorithms
     • is divided in
       • system
         • base for app software, manage hardware, provide basic functions
       • programming
         • used to program
       • application
         • perform tasks, most common for people
     • source: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/4356/software

3. importance

   • great job offers, use in different areas, necessary in current world

4. by Manuela Bastidas