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CODED INSTRUCTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
CONT

For a computer, coded instructions are executed when a program runs. The instructions are written in a language that mimics English, but has a structure that can be interpreted by the computer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
CONT

Il y a quelques décennies, il fallait être un expert pour utiliser un ordinateur. Il fallait pouvoir programmer et écrire des instructions codées.

Spanish

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