Coding vs Programming: what to choose

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• Coding(Competitive programming)
• Programming(development)

What is Coding?

Coding is basically the act of translating codes from human language to a machine-based language. It can also be called a subset of programming since it is the foundation of programming. A coder has to be multilingual and has to write codes in different programming languages such as Java, C, Python, R based on the requirement. With the help of codes, you are providing instructions and information to the computer.

Coding used for implementing the fundamentals of computer programming in one way is also programming.
So In coding u make small programs which can be used to solve day-to-day problems

What is Programming?

Programming is a bigger aspect than coding, which is one of the parts of it. It is the process of developing an executable software program that is implemented without any errors. It is the programmer’s job to analyze a problem in the code and provide solutions.
A programmer creates complex programs, read, and executed by the machine providing a complete set of instructions for computers to perform. It takes years to become a professional programmer. If you can build a program and ensure that it doesn’t have errors, you can consider yourself that you have leveled up in your career as a successful programmer.

Difference between Coding and Programming

1. Basic Difference
   Coding is a part of programming that deals with converting the language into binary commands for the machine. Programming is the process of creating a program that follows certain standards and performing a certain task.

2. Scope
   Coding is about translating the requirement logic into machine-understandable code. In contrast, programming demands analysis and conceptualization of different aspects of any program and finding solutions to any issues that may occur during the process. It also involves critical parameters such as debugging, compiling, testing, and implementation.

3. Tools
   Coding doesn’t require so many software tools to be accomplished. Just a simple text editor like WordPad or Notepad would suffice. Nowadays, an IDE and debug tools such as Eclipse, Bootstrap, Delphi, ATOM are also used.
   Programming requires document review and performing analysis along with coding that requires extra tools. The tools needed in the process are code analysis tools, code generators, databases, testing frameworks, linkers, compilers, code editors, GUI designers, assemblers, debuggers, and performance analysis tools.
   A programmer is expected to know the advanced concepts of Git and Github, Database tools, analytical tools such as Apache Spark, presentation tools, cloud tools since it has a broader scope.

4. Skills
   Coders are needed to have basic knowledge of programming languages. Programming would require creating algorithms, math models, data processing, and data structures know-how. A programmer needs a specialized degree and experience to write logic, analyze, design, and write complex programs. He also applies his imagination and analytical skills for solving specific problems. He is also expected to understand and create complex data structures and algorithms.
   The coder’s job is to follow the programmer’s technical specifications to write code and ensure that the final outcome meets the requirements.

Conclusion

AT the end of the day both programmers as well as coders are chosen to Solve a Problem in Product Company
You must try out both then decide whichone soot's u the Most
Final wording find Your passion AND Go for it
This world has endless problems to be solved hence U will find your Right fit,have patience but be Passionate with your Work

Comments

[Dendi Handian]

I always think that coding is about how you write the code or the concern is more on the syntaxes, meanwhile programming is about how you build a program using code, a small code to print Hello world still count as a program.

[CHETAN KHAIRNAR]

Ya true it's just my opinion on how I pursue it