programming
Meaning
Programming is the process of designing and building executable computer software to accomplish specific tasks or solve problems.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "programming" with "program," which refers to a specific application rather than the broader process.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
at
her
kitchen
table
with
a
cup
of
tea
and
her
laptop
,
trying
to
finish
a
simple
programming
task
for
a
class
.
She
had
been
working
on
the
same
bug
for
an
hour
,
so
she
took
a
short
break
and
looked
for
a
hint
online
.
After
reading
a
forum
post
,
she
tried
a
different
approach
and
noticed
the
program
ran
faster
.
Her
friend
called
to
ask
how
the
project
was
going
,
and
they
agreed
to
meet
tomorrow
to
review
the
code
together
.
By
the
evening
she
felt
more
confident
because
the
small
success
showed
that
steady
practice
helps
develop
programming
skills
.
Common Phrases
software programming
programming languages
programming skills
Related Words
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