What is coding and how does it work?

In lay terms, coding (or programming) creates instructions a computer can understand and execute. These instructions are written in a programming language, a set of rules and symbols that programmers use to communicate with computers. This set of instructions is known as code.

Why is coding important?

Electronic devices like cell phones, laptops, and tablets require code to function properly. Coding allows humans to communicate with these devices. Modern technology such as traffic lights, calculators, smart TVs, and cars use internal coding systems. Since computers do not communicate like humans, coding acts as a translator.

What is coding in computer programming?

In the context of computer programming, coding involves translating human-readable instructions (often written in a programming language) into a format that a computer can understand and execute. The goal of coding is to create software, applications, or scripts that perform specific tasks or solve particular problems.