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What Is Code And How Does It Work? by dominzy(m): 9:14am On May 12, 2018
What is code?

Code is sets of rules and instructions, written in a specific programming language, that helps us talk to machines.

Just as humans speak different languages, so do machines. There are hundreds of programming languages, each suited to different tasks. 

Coders are people who understand and work with these languages on a daily basis.

So, what does a coder do? Coders are the architects and builders of the digital world. They use code to create programs that run on most of the machines you see and use every day: from laptops to phones, TVs, cars and internet-connected fridges.

In fact, the device you’re using right now to listen to this lesson has a complex program that makes sure the screen, speakers, microchip and ‘you’ work together in harmony. 

To build these programs, coders write small sequences of tasks that they want the machines to perform. We call these sequences ‘algorithms’.

For example, cars, have computer programs that monitor all of their systems. An algorithm within a car’s program could be the following: “If a button is pressed on the car’s dashboard, make the engine status appear on the screen.”

The amount of code can range from just a thousand lines, which a simple mobile phone game would need to run, to over 2 billion lines, like the code that powers....continue reading here»» http://www.dominzyloaded.com/2018/05/what-is-code-and-how-does-it-work.html

Re: What Is Code And How Does It Work? by emmanuelpopson(m): 9:23am On May 12, 2018
I don't need to click your link..I can watch all about codes and algorithms on YouTube for free. you bloggers should find something else to do pls...
Re: What Is Code And How Does It Work? by vickzdvipe(m): 9:29am On May 12, 2018
emmanuelpopson:
I don't need to click your link..I can watch all about codes and algorithms on YouTube for free. you bloggers should find something else to do pls...
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Re: What Is Code And How Does It Work? by dominzy(m): 9:51am On May 12, 2018
emmanuelpopson:
I don't need to click your link..I can watch all about codes and algorithms on YouTube for free. you bloggers should find something else to do pls...
Everyone is entitled to his/her choices

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