Definition of Programming

Babylon English
programming
n. act of writing sets of instructions for a computer or other device, act of writing computer applications

program (Amer.)
v. schedule, plan; write a system of operating instructions for a computer (Computers); supply a computer or other machine with a set of pre-written instructions (also programme)

programme (Brit.)
v. schedule, plan; write a system of operating instructions for a computer (Computers); supply a computer or other machine with a set of pre-written instructions (also program)

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Programming Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries

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1. The art of debugging a blank sheet of paper (or, in these days of on-line editing, the art of debugging an empty file).
2. A pastime similar to banging one's head against a wall, but with fewer opportunities for reward.
3. The most fun you can have with your clothes on (although clothes are not mandatory).
[Jargon File]
(2003-02-12)


Programming Language/Systems
<language> (PL/S) An IBM machine-oriented language derived from PL/I in the late 1960s for the IBM 360 and IBM 370. PL/S permitted inline assembly language and control over register usage.
Much of IBM 360 OS/MFT(?), OS/MVT(?), OS/VS1 and OS/VS2 (OS/SVS and MVS) were written in PL/S. It was used internally and never released to the public. It is documented in various IBM internal ZZ-? publications.
Versions: PLS1, PLSII.
["PL/S, Programming Language/Systems", W.R. Brittenham, Proc GUIDE Intl, GUIDE 34, May 14, 1972, pp. 540-556].
[Were MFT and MVT in PL/S or pure BAL? Dates?]
(1999-01-24)


program
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Jargon File
programming
n. 1. The art of debugging a blank sheet of paper (or, in these days of on-line editing, the art of debugging an empty file). "Bloody instructions which, being taught, return to plague their inventor" ("Macbeth", Act 1, Scene 7) 2. A pastime similar to banging one's head against a wall, but with fewer opportunities for reward. 3. The most fun you can have with your clothes on. 4. The least fun you can have with your clothes off.

Noman's Java(TM) Glossary
modular progamming
Breaking a large program down into a number of functions, each of which performs a specific, well-defined task.

structured progamming
A style of programming in which the programmer divides his program's source code into logically structured chunks of code.

top-down programming
A style of programming that divides tasks up into general modules. At the top level of the program are only the general tasks, whereas, as you work your way deeper into the program code, the programming becomes more and more detailed.


Programming Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

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programming
Noun
1. setting an order and time for planned events
(synonym) scheduling, programing
(hypernym) planning
(derivation) program, programme
2. creating a sequence of instructions to enable the computer to do something
(synonym) programing, computer programming, computer programing
(hypernym) creating by mental acts
(hyponym) logic programming
(derivation) program, programme
(class) link


program
Noun
1. a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program"
(synonym) programme
(hypernym) system, system of rules
(hyponym) defense program, defense policy, defence program, defence policy
2. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"
(synonym) plan, programme
(hypernym) idea, thought
(hyponym) audit program, audit programme
(derivation) programme
3. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code"
(synonym) programme, computer program, computer programme
(hypernym) software, software system, software package, package
(hyponym) anti-virus program
(part-meronym) routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function
(derivation) programme
(classification) computer science, computing
4. an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university"
(synonym) course of study, programme, curriculum, syllabus
(hypernym) information, info
(hyponym) crash course, crash program, crash programme
(part-meronym) course of lectures
5. a radio or television show; "did you see his program last night?"
(synonym) broadcast, programme
(hypernym) show
(hyponym) sitcom
6. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation; "the program lasted more than two hours"
(synonym) programme
(hypernym) performance
(hyponym) bill
7. a document stating the aims and principles of a political party; "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program"
(synonym) platform, political platform, political program
(hypernym) document, written document, papers
(part-meronym) plank
8. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the players without a program"
(synonym) programme
(hypernym) announcement, promulgation
(hyponym) playbill
Verb
1. arrange a program of or for; "program the 80th birthday party"
(synonym) programme
(hypernym) schedule
(derivation) plan, programme
2. write a computer program
(synonym) programme
(hypernym) create by mental act, create mentally
(hyponym) hack, hack on
(derivation) programme, computer program, computer programme
(classification) computer science, computing


programme
Noun
1. an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event; "you can't tell the players without a program"
(synonym) program
(hypernym) announcement, promulgation
(hyponym) playbill
2. an integrated course of academic studies; "he was admitted to a new program at the university"
(synonym) course of study, program, curriculum, syllabus
(hypernym) information, info
(hyponym) crash course, crash program, crash programme
(part-meronym) course of lectures
3. a radio or television show; "did you see his program last night?"
(synonym) broadcast, program
(hypernym) show
(hyponym) sitcom
4. (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute; "the program required several hundred lines of code"
(synonym) program, computer program, computer programme
(hypernym) software, software system, software package, package
(hyponym) anti-virus program
(part-meronym) routine, subroutine, subprogram, procedure, function
(derivation) program
(classification) computer science, computing
5. a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program"
(synonym) program
(hypernym) system, system of rules
(hyponym) defense program, defense policy, defence program, defence policy
6. a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"
(synonym) plan, program
(hypernym) idea, thought
(hyponym) audit program, audit programme
(derivation) program
7. a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation; "the program lasted more than two hours"
(synonym) program
(hypernym) performance
(hyponym) bill
Verb
1. write a computer program
(synonym) program
(hypernym) create by mental act, create mentally
(hyponym) hack, hack on
(derivation) program, computer program, computer programme
(classification) computer science, computing
2. arrange a program of or for; "program the 80th birthday party"
(synonym) program
(hypernym) schedule
(derivation) plan, program

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Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1
programming
computer programming: ríomhchlárú m.


Programming Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries

Glossary of liquid chromatographic terms
Temperature programming
Changing column temperature as a function of time during the separation. Rarely used in HPLC: if so, usually in a stepwise manner


Programming Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

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Computer programming
Computer programming (often shortened to programming or coding) is the process of writing, testing, and maintaining the source code of computer programs. The source code is written in a programming language. This code may be a modification of an existing source or something completely new, the purpose being to create a program that exhibits the desired behavior (customization). The process of writing source codes requires expertise in many different subjects, including knowledge of the application domain, specialized algorithms, and formal logic.

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