Programming is the process of designing and building an executable computer program to accomplish a specific computing result. Programming involves tasks such as analysis, generating algorithms, profiling algorithms' accuracy and resource consumption, and the implementation of algorithms in a chosen programming language.
The first known programmer was Ada Lovelace, who in the 19th century created an algorithm for Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.
Programming is a fundamental skill in the digital age. It is used to create software for a wide variety of applications, from websites and mobile apps to video games and scientific research.