Introduction to progamming

Introduction to progamming

1. What is an algorithm?

   • list of rules to follow in order to solve a problem

2. What is software?

   • instructions or programs instructing a computer to do specific tasks.

3. What are the main software categories?

   • Word processing software
   • Spreadsheet Software
   • Desktop Publishing Software
   • Database Software
   • Communication Software
   • Presentation Software
   • Internet Browsers
   • Email Programs

4. Sources

   • https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/articles/z3whpv4
     • https://www.techopedia.com/definition/4356/software
       • https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-types-of-application-software
         • https://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/definition/program
           • http://interactivepython.org/courselib/static/pythonds/Introduction/WhatIsProgramming.html
             • https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/p/proglang.htm
               • http://www.klientsolutech.com/why-is-programming-important/

5. What is a program?

   • set of ordered operations for a computer to perform

6. What is programming?

   • process of taking an algorithm and encoding it into a notation

7. What is a programming language?

   • special language programmers use to develop software programs

8. Why is it important to learn programming?

   • for speeding up the input and output processes in a machine