The 21st-century world runs on computers. And computers run on programs. Understanding computer programming unlocks the power of computing systems - and programming opens career doors.
Computer programs communicate information to computing devices. Computers then carry out tasks based on the program instructions. Simple programs tell computers to run calculations, while complex programs can run video games, analyze big data, or drive a car.
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