Computer Programming

Computer Programming

1. Algorithm

   • list of rules to follow
   • solve a problem
   • calculations or other problem-solving operation

2. Software

   • Main Categories
     • System software
       • helps the computer to operate more efficiently
       • manages hardware components
       • base for application software
     • Application software
       • single program or a collection of small programs
       • intended to perform certain tasks
     • Programming software
       • aid developers in writing programs
       • set of tools
   • computer programs to do specific tasks
   • set of instructions or programs

3. Program

   • executable software
   • compiled code
   • run directly from the computer's operating system.

4. Programming

   • write a computer program
   • profiling algorithms' accuracy and resource consumption
   • analysing and generating algorithms
   • Programming Language
     • instructions for computers
     • syntax and semantics
     • instructions that a computer can understand
     • Examples
       • Java
       • Python
       • PHP

5. Importance

   • reason behind the innovations
   • help in daily life
   • create solutions for global problems
   • makes life easier