program

A program, in computer science, is a set of instructions that a computer executes to perform a specific task. It can be written in various programming languages and typically consists of code that defines algorithms, data structures, and control flow. Programs can range from small scripts designed to automate simple tasks to large, complex applications that manage extensive systems or processes. The primary objective of a program is to take input, process it according to the specified instructions, and produce output. Programs are fundamental to computing as they enable interaction with hardware and allow users to leverage the computational capabilities of machines for a wide array of applications, such as calculations, data manipulation, and user interfaces.