Programs
Computer Science: KS3, topic 2.2.2
Programs
A program is a set of instructions to carry out a task.
Programs
- Programs can be used on computers, tablets or phones.
- Programs on computers, tablets or phones are often called ‘apps’.
- ‘App’ is short for ‘application’.
Programs on computers
- The programs that run on a computer are called software.
Programming code
- Programmers use blocks of code to give instructions to the computer.
- The blocks of code programmers use are often based on English words.
Blocks of code
- The blocks of code must be written correctly and in the right order for the computer to carry out the instruction.
- Missing out a step in the code will cause the program to fail.
Test yourself on Programs
Which of the following devices can programs be used on?