What is Programs: Definition and 562 Discussions

A computer program is a collection of instructions that can be executed by a computer to perform a specific task.
A computer program is usually written by a computer programmer in a programming language. From the program in its human-readable form of source code, a compiler or assembler can derive machine code—a form consisting of instructions that the computer can directly execute. Alternatively, a computer program may be executed with the aid of an interpreter.
A collection of computer programs, libraries, and related data are referred to as software. Computer programs may be categorized along functional lines, such as application software and system software. The underlying method used for some calculation or manipulation is known as an algorithm.

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    GRE Verbal & Top Math Grad Programs: How Much Does It Matter?

    How much does the GRE verbal matter to a top graduate program in mathematics?
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    Engineering Co-Op programs are they worth it?

    Hello all, It looks like I'm switching my major to engineering, in my senior year no less. My engineering program is not very developed, the highest degree offered is MSE, and they only offer three disciplines within engineering. My university's engineering website is...
  3. J

    Foreign language requirements for math grad programs?

    In my current undergrad BS program, I need two semesters of any foreign language. I've been looking into graduate programs in math, and quite a few of them seem to require some knowledge of French, German, and/or Russian. How prevalent is this requirement in the United States, and would it be...
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    Schools University of Toronto Physics Programs - Requirements & List

    Hi all, I was just wondering where I could find a list of physics programs the university of Toronto has, and I was also wondering what kind of marks should I should have to get into these physics programs. Currently i have a 82% average in grade 11 but I plan to work a lot harder in grade 12...
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    Useful calculator programs for the AP Calc BC test?

    I'm looking for some useful calculator programs that I can use for my ap test on wednesday, however I'm having a hard time finding them. What is a good site to find calc programs? Namely I'm looking programs that can solve Newtons/Eulers method problems, mid-point/left/right/trap sums, or...
  6. J

    Which Grad Program is Better: Biomedical Engineering or Medical Physics?

    So, I am finishing my undergrad (physics) this year and have several offers from graduate schools. What I am looking for is some insight as to what career appears to be better as far as job opportunities and pay. I am equally split on which program I like more, so that has become a...
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    Schools Measuring Science and Engineering Programs at Universities

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  8. robphy

    US News - Ranking of Graduate Programs

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    Combining two programs into one in C

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    Programs Navigating the Process: Applying to US PhD Programs as an International Student

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    Schools How are physics programs in Pa universities?

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    Troubleshooting XP Programs on Vista: Compatibility Tips

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    Start Learning Physics to U.K. Degree Programs

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    Summer internship programs in Europe for American students

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    List here all the free physics simulation programs

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  16. Saladsamurai

    LaTeX Free programs that use Latex that I could insert in a ms word doc and attach

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    Some good undergraduate Physics programs?

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    Comparing Engineering and Physics Programs at this School

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    Schools Universities with good physics/astronomy programs?

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    What factors should I consider when choosing a graduate program in statistics?

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    Schools Directory of Colleges that offer Ph.D. programs in the U.S.

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    Schools Undergraduate rankings of colleges' physics programs?

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    Good Biology graphing programs?

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    Any night or online physics programs?

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    Device Physics Graduate Programs?

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    Comparing Math Programs at TLU & WTAMU

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  39. S

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    Best (not best ranked) smaller grad programs for physics

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    International internships/study abroad programs

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    Calculators Running Programs on ti-89 titanium

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    Research Papers vs. Projects: Applying for U.S. Masters Programs

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    Programs Applying to PhD Programs after MS - Easy or Hard?

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    Calculators Are There Computer Programs That Can Replace a Graphing Calculator?

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    C/C++ Visit the following for c++ programs

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