Programming: Telling Computers What to Do

Programming is writing instructions that a computer can understand and follow. These instructions are called code, and the language you write them in is a programming language.

Why Do We Program?

Computers are fast but not smart—they need precise directions! Programming lets us automate tasks, build apps, and create games.

Common Programming Languages

• Python: Great for beginners and widely used in science.
• JavaScript: Powers websites and interactive web pages.
• Scratch: Uses blocks to teach programming in a fun way.

Simple Code Example

print("Hello, world!")

This tells the computer to display the words "Hello, world!" on the screen.

Real-World Uses

Programming makes everything from video games to banking apps work smoothly.