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Computer coding for kids:What is a computer program?
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A computer program is a set of instructions that a computer follows to complete a task.
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'Coding', or 'programming' means writing the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer what to do
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We are surrounded by computer programs. Many of the devices and gadgets
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we use each day are controlled by them.
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These machines all follow step-by-step instructions
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written by a computer programmer.
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Cell Phones.
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Programs allow you to make a phone call or
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send text messages. When you search for a contact, a program finds the correct phone
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number.
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Computer software.
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Everything a computer does, from browsing the Internet to writing
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documents or playing music, works because of code written by a computer programmer.
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Games, Consoles are just another type of computer, and all the games that run on them are programs.
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All the graphics, sounds, and controls are written in computer code.
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Washing machines.
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Washing machines are programmed to follow different cycles. Computer code controls how
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hot the water is and how long the wash takes.
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Cars
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In some cars computer programs monitor the speed, temperature, and amount of fuel in the tank.
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Computer programs can even help control the brakes to keep people safe.