Synonyms for

Programming

Verb / ˈprəʊˌgræmɪŋ / Another word for programming — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Programming is the process of writing code to create software.

Synonyms & similar words

computerprograming programing computerprogramming programme scheduling program coding scripting developing authoring hacking debugging compiling coding scripting developing authoring hacking debugging compiling

Synonyms by register

Formal

coding software development application development system design

Informal

coding scripting hacking building apps

Literary

architecting logic weaving algorithms crafting code

Antonyms

unscripted unplanned improvisational spontaneous unstructured random

Common collocations

  • computer programming
  • software programming
  • web programming
  • object-oriented programming
  • programming language
  • programming skills
  • programming error
  • programming contest

Word family

noun programming
verb program
adjective programmable
adverb programmatically

Usage note

Programming refers to the process of creating instructions for a computer. While 'coding' is often used interchangeably in informal contexts, 'programming' can encompass a broader scope including design and architecture.

Example sentences

  1. Programming can be fun and challenging.
  2. She is working on programming a new app.
  3. He is going to school to learn programming.
  4. Programming requires a lot of concentration.
  5. She is good at programming in different languages.

Quotes

  • Everybody in this country should learn to program a computer because it teaches you how to think. - Steve Jobs
  • Programs must be written for people to read, and only incidentally for machines to execute. - Harold Abelson
  • The best way to predict the future is to invent it. - Alan Kay

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