What is Program?

computer program is a sequence or set of instructions in a programming language for a computer to execute. computer program is a set of instructions that are used to execute particular tasks to get particular results. It is one component of software. The computer program is generated by programmers or software developers. The code is then processed and executed to provide the output of the program.

Difference between Applications and programs

All applications can be called a program, but a program cannot be an application. An application is a computer program that performs a specific task, such as a word processor or media player.

Program Terminologies :-

  • Source Code: It is nothing but code written in High-level language that humans easily understand.
  • Machine code: It is binary code that is easy to understand by computers or machines.
  • Compiler: It is used to translate the source code into machine code all at once.
  • Interpreter: It is used to execute the source code line by line converting it into machine code.
  • Algorithm: It is nothing but a set of instructions to solve a problem.

  • Basic functions of a program

    The function of a program depends upon the type of program. For example, the function of the Microsoft Excel program is to create, edit, and view documents related to calculation and data analysis, etc.The function of an internet browser is to find information on the World Wide Web and display it on the screen. Basically, a program is designed to execute a particular task or function. For example, an Excel program is able to create a document, but it cannot find the information on the World Wide Web like a browser.





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