Computer Programming

Programming is how people tell computers what to do. Programmers write instructions in special languages. These instructions are called code. Programming is like writing a very detailed recipe for a computer to follow.

Programming Languages

There are many programming languages, just like there are many human languages. Python is a popular language that is great for beginners. Scratch is a fun language where you drag and drop colorful blocks. JavaScript is used to make websites interactive. Each language is good at different things.

What Programmers Create

Programmers make the apps on your phone. They build websites and create video games. They also write programs that help doctors, scientists, and teachers. Some programmers work on robots or self-driving cars. Programming is a skill anyone can learn, even kids.

Fun Facts

• There are over 700 different programming languages in the world.
• Scratch, a programming language for kids, was created at MIT in 2007.
• The first computer bug was an actual moth found inside a computer in 1947.

Did You Know?

Many famous programmers started coding when they were kids. You can start learning to code for free with tools like Scratch, which uses colorful blocks instead of text!