computer program

Also known as program, software program

sequence of instructions written in programming language to perform a specified task with a computer

AI overview

A computer program is a set of step-by-step instructions written in a special language that tells a computer what to do. It matters because programs enable computers to perform useful tasks, from running applications on your phone to controlling everyday devices.

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Encyclopedic overview

Source code for a computer program written in the JavaScript language. It demonstrates the appendChild method. The method adds a new child node to an existing parent node. It is commonly used to dynamically modify the structure of an HTML document.

A computer program is a sequence or set of instructions in a programming language for a computer to execute. It is one component of software, which also includes documentation and other intangible components.

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