Definition

1. Noun:
   • The process or activity of writing computer programs: The act of creating a sequence of instructions (code) that a computer can execute to perform a specific task or solve a problem.
   • The scheduling or planning of an event or series of events: The act of setting an order, time, and structure for planned activities, such as for a broadcast, conference, or festival.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Computer Instructions):

  • She studied programming for three years before becoming a software developer.
  • The app's success depends on efficient and clean programming.

• Noun (Scheduling Events):

  • The television network's fall programming includes several new dramas.
  • The conference programming is very intensive, with sessions from morning until evening.

Advanced Usage

• "Object-oriented programming": A programming paradigm based on the concept of "objects", which can contain data and code.

  • Java is a popular language for object-oriented programming.

• "Linear programming": A mathematical method for determining the best outcome in a given mathematical model.

  • Linear programming is used in business to maximize profit or minimize cost.

Variants and Related Words

• Program (verb/noun): As a verb, it means to provide a computer with a set of instructions. As a noun, it can mean a set of instructions or a planned series of events.

  • He will program the robot to perform the task. (verb)
  • What is your favorite television program? (noun)

• Programmer (noun): A person who writes computer programs.

  • The company hired a new programmer to work on the website.

• Programmatic (adjective): Relating to a program, schedule, or method.

  • The festival's success was due to its strong programmatic vision.

Synonyms

• Coding: The process of writing computer programs (specifically writing the code).
• Scheduling: The act of planning the timing and order of events.

Related Phrases

• Programming language: A formal language comprising a set of instructions used to produce various kinds of output (e.g., Python, C++).
  • Python is often recommended as a first programming language to learn.

Noun

1. creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
2. setting an order and time for planned events