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Introduction to programming

Program

A program is a set of instructions given to computer to perform a specific task. Creating those instructions is programming by a programmer.


Programming language

A programming language is a computer language that is used by programmers(developers) to communicate with computers. For example C++, java, python etc...


There is a difference between "Coding" & "Programming":


Coding:

Definition: Transformation of natural language into a machine-level program
Skills: Basic knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, C#
Outcome: An application, software or websites.
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Programming:


Definition: Development of a fully functioning software.
Skills: Analytical skills, writing complex program, data structures and algorithms.
Outcome: A functional code.
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