In this article, we will have a look at the facts and figures that are associated with computer programming
1. The most important component in computer science and technology is software
The first step that anyone will need to start programming or coding is creating the source code of the program that they want to develop. Here, we can see the name of the language used for development which is C to be specific.
The next thing that we use is a compiler or assembly language which is designed to make it easier for us to write in a computer language so that we can build and run our programs in a reasonable speed.
The next is an operating system or a database and its main purpose is we can store the information about computer files from one to many computers at once.
2. Programming languages are made specifically to do certain activities or tasks
When you decide what kind of language to use for your particular task or for writing your program, a programmer will choose an appropriate programming language based on various factors like memory, speed and readability.
3. Software is created by people
There are different kinds of software in today’s world like software, hardware and even software
Software is the original program that is developed by people
Hardware is the tool that makes the machine work with respect to the software and vice versa
4. Code is stored on digital media
Digital media is a physical medium that has an electronic part such as hard drive. You can save your computer on external devices like CDs, DVD or floppy disks that contain an image.
5. Digital file storage systems
To store big amount of data into computer or device, you need to use a digital file system. This can be done by using tape, CDs, DVDs, drives and external hard drives etc.
6. Computers are built to perform specific tasks, not any other program
In order to perform a specific task, a lot of research and studies have been carried out to understand why a computer works or doesn’t works and how it is designed and made.
7. We can change the code and it doesn’t matter whether the computers are running or not
A computer can either be fixed or software is always moving. So when it comes to the computers that can run on their own or if they can run on server, you will have to change the code of your program. This doesn’t matter if your program is working or not.
8. Programmers make the computer programs that run
This process involves building the programming code of an application or doing some programming activity on the computer. To do so, a developer needs to know about computers and also the software. After knowing about computer programming and its characteristics, you can design or build your own program.
9. Programs can be downloaded or installed in user friendly format
The software is saved on hard disk or removable media like USB flash drive or hard disk or CDs that contain the images of software. When you download or install the programs, you can find the exact details of installation and configuration.
10. It is possible to change the code, but if it isn’t easy to do so
You can update the changes in case the code is changed but you will not have the ability to find the bug of the software. So you have to modify the code to find the bugs and then fix them.
11. A program is written in C
The language used to write a program. c is the most commonly used programming language among all the others. But if you use another language in programming, you will end up having to learn it for a long time ( like 10 or 20 years ). And if you want to write a full-featured program, you will have to learn another language too.
12. Even though there’s no standard version of software, there are many versions of software
Many computer users or programmers go for modification and customization of software so that it becomes more and more efficient. If we talk about software, we have 3 types of software :
Standard software is the normal software that everyone uses like MS office, Google maps, Microsoft Excel and others.
Modified software is the modification and customization that’s being done by the users. For example, you can add new features and make it better than before.
Free software is the computer software without proper license that gets used for free at home or workplace.
Computer programming language is the language to write and run the computer system. When you start to write and run your programs, you will get familiar with the basic programming language which makes it easier for you to write, compile or debug it.
From these points, your computer won’t be broken even in case you do something wrong or accidentally.
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