Programming refers to a technological process for telling a computer which tasks to perform in order to solve problems. You can think of programming as a collaboration between humans and computers, in which humans create instructions for a computer to follow (code) in a language computers can understand. Programming enables so many things in our lives, such as:
- When you browse a website to find information or make a purchase, programming allows you to interact with the site’s on-page elements, such as sign-up or purchase buttons, contact forms, and drop-down menus.
- The programming behind apps can make it easy to order food, book a rideshare service, track your fitness, access media, and more.
- Programming helps businesses operate more efficiently through different software for file storage and automation and video conferencing tools to connect people globally.
- Space exploration is made possible through programming.