Programming
Computer Programming Defined
"Computer programming (often simply programming) is the craft of
implementing one or more interrelated abstract algorithms using a
particular programming language to produce a concrete computer program.
Programming has elements of art, science, mathematics, and engineering"
(from Wikipedia)
The process
- Understand the problem and requirements
- Design or select an algorithm to solve it
- Express (code) the algorithm in a programming language (e.g., C)
- Test and debug the program until it works and meets the requirements
- Write documentation as appropriate for users and/or future programmers
- Maintain the program as the requirements or computing environment changes
The mechanics
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