Computer Programs

What is a computer?

A computer is a machine (usually electronic) that is able to take information (input), and turn it into new information (output).

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What is computer programming?

Programming is telling a computer how to do something by giving it instructions. These instructions are called code.

 

A program is a set of instructions (written in code) that a computer can understand and follow.

 

A programmer is somebody who writes programs.

Programming languages

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Computer Programs

By Dave Yarwood

Computer Programs

For Science Day at Hillandale Elementary School, 3/23/18

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