Programing vs Coding|| What are the actual differences || 20% post payout to @steem.skillshare
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Today I would like to talk about the difference between Programming and Coding. If You are software developer or you've spent any time reading about software development you've probably seen or heard people use the terms Programming and Coding interchangeably.
Coding and programming are related, but they are not the same thing, even though you may find people who use the terms interchangeably. To understand the difference between these two terms we need to dig deeper into the terminologies to see why and how professionals use them.
What is Programming?
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Programming is the process of creating an error free fully functional software program. It involves an orderly approach and attention to minute details. It is the programmer’s responsibility to examine and solve problems in the code. However, giving a set of instructions to a device to undertake activities on behalf of a human is not a simple task. In reality, many things are going on behind the scenes, including memory management, dealing with algorithms, testing, debugging, and much more. Therefore, a programmer must have to pre plan their actions and follow a systematic approach to meet the end-user requirements completely.
What is Coding?
Coding is the act of transforming a language or logic into a machine-based language at its most fundamental level. A developer is bilingual and works with the same mindset as someone who helps people communicate in different languages. When you deal with code, you ensure that the computer gets the commands and data you provide. In other words, Coding solely refers to the process of writing code. As there are several programming languages, a coder should be a good memorizer. For the task of Coding, he needed to be proficient in at least one programming language. We can call coding a subset of programming as it is one of the initial stages in any software development. Therefore, it is only a component of the programming process.
What are the key differences between the two?
| Programing | Coding |
|---|---|
| Programming is the process of the development of a fully functional application. | Coding is the process of translating and writing codes into another language that is understandable by the machine. |
| Programming requires analysis tools, modelling programs, code generators, and testing frameworks | For coding, a text editor would suffice |
| Programming follows a methodical approach and needs attention to detail | It follows a trial-and-error approach and needs no previous preparations |
| Programmer should have skills of creating algorithms, data processing, modelling a problem, and project management | Only knowledge of a programming language is needed |
| It is the whole process for developing software | It is one of the steps of developing software. |
Summary
A programmer’s project typically takes several weeks to complete. Whether it’s a new website, app feature, or software, the ultimate product necessitates precise planning, testing, and deployment. On the other hand, coding may hardly take a few hours because it usually does not require any preparation, research, or quality testing. Before beginning the coding process, programmers must have the solutions to possible problems. After the programmers have established the foundation, coders merely need to fill in the blanks with their codes. Coding is just a part of software development, as software development encompasses more than just coding.
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