Key
Note: Coding Vs Programming- a very hot topic discussed online
for the students of computer sciences.
In numerous suspense
novels one of the most important jobs is to decode a code to crack the case
successfully.
There is a difference
between coding and Programming. There is phrase in world of economics which is
used here to explain these concepts. The statement is as:
A
customer may be a consumer but a consumer can’t be a customer.
The same approach can be
applied to define coding and programming in below lines with little
modification.
A
programmer definitely a coder but a coder can’t be a Programmer.
Generic View of Coding
In numerous suspense
novels one of the most important jobs is to decode a code to crack the case
successfully.
In many armies
based films or films based on Treasure hunting both parties either army or
treasure hunters involve decoding some codes to get their destination. Then
question rises here
What is coding?
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The image showing coding structure on display of screen
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Coding means some sets of instructions written in some
different or unusual languages using specific characters to hide secret
messages or destination from the enemies that are observed and experienced in
both types of film scenarios. Sometimes these codes are consist of pictures or
images or shapes as shown in many films, specifically treasure hunting ones. (Limit
to my personal experience).
Thus, Coding can be define as
“Coding is the set of instructions written in the form
of words, numbers, images or even shapes-sometimes uses one form, two forms, or
may be containing all modes to pass on important and secret information hiding
from naked eye.
In daily life both terms
are used interchangeably, like customer and consumer as cited above, but in
reality there are differences between the two. In modern days knowledge seeker are looking for the
differences associated with two terms specifically/particularly from angle of
computer science.
Let’s make a detail
operation of these two terms to find out the differences between the terms that
also help in providing the answer to the following question.
What are the differences between coding and programming?
Programming
vs Coding-Explaining differences
1-Difference in Definition
Coding: The
same concept is applied in computer science but in different version. Here
coding uses scientific language writing sets of instructions that are readable
by machines.
Programming: Recall
the above cited statement here to get support in explaining the word
“Programming” in useful way. As we know Programmer is a coder but with more functionality.
He also pens sets of instructions for machines (computer and electronics) to
perform dual actions not only readable by machines but also executable. It is
more complex in nature than simple coding syllabus
2-Simplicity and Complexity
Coding:
As codes are just made up for transferring information to other end-meaning no
complexity involved.
Programming:
it is the name of setting up more detail and complex coding structure as it is
developed for machines for interactions.
3-Approach
Coding:
The basic approach of using coding in daily life is sending secret and
important information to concern party without exposing to opponents.
Programming:
The approach uses in developing programs is not as simple as in case of coding.
No doubt, coding is the first step towards programming, but it requires more
focus, logical and analytical work out while developing a program.
4-Level of expertise
Coding: Indeed-expertise
also required composing sets of instructions in different languages. But the requirement
of skill and expertise level is not as high as required in case of programming.
Programming:
As coding provides bases for programming, so the high level of expertise is
required to compose programs. A good programmer should be enough good in logical
design, mathematics, etc.
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5-Structure and Templating
Coding: The
structure or template of coding is not scientific; the primary purpose is to
communicate information between human to human and human to machines.
Programming: Programming is designed to
formulate sets of instructions (formally written more scientifically) to
executes on inputs given by human to machines to get some outputs. These
machines may include computers, electronic devices such refrigerator, washing
machine, games and so on.
6-Support
Coding: Now
days different community forums available online to support coders to improve
coding approaches, process and procedures to make it more useful.
Programming: Programming is the broader
form of coding; therefore the same online
platform is open for support and assistance of programmers and developers to
upgrade knowledge, expertise, resolve issues as per prevailing standards.
Examples:
Android
open forum by Google
And
WordPress open forum by Automatic.
7-Role of Creativity and Imagination-(Coding vs Programming)
Coding:
Coding is derived from the features of creativity and imagination. Coder pens
lines of codes (instructions) according the requirements of task assigned. For
example, coding used for static web page.
Programming: The programming concept is full of creative and imagination aspects-meaning
programming not only contains of series of sets of codes, but programmer is also
rely on his/her creativity and imagination into design or structure of the
specific task or to solve the specific problems. For this purpose, a programmer
should have deep and sound knowledge of complex data structures, and algorithms
and other related subjects as well. There are numerous languages are available
in the market such as Python, Java Script, C
and many more languages that are used in programming of different
software-are the clear evidence in support of use of creative and imaginative
abilities of programmers. For example programming designed for search engines
usually called algorithms.
8-Advance and Sophisticated Form
Coding: More
advance features and characteristics of coding include software design,
Model-View-Controller (MVC), code commenting and so on.
Programming: Advance and sophisticated
programming is engaged in designing high tech large programming to solve
critical technological issues like debugging, focusing intensively on
object-oriented design concepts, their testing and implementation. It deals
with core functionality between the inputs initiated by human and outputs from
the machines end.
Ending Note
Comparative analysis of
the both terms on the basis of multi variables or actors leads us to the
conclude that albeit both terms are synonymously uses in replace of each other
but the understandable differences exist between them. Relationship between two
is very strong and without coding programming is impossible. Coding is composed
of different sets of instructions written down as per given requirement-machine
readable text, while programming is involved one step forward with the aim to
get outputs from the machines in response of given inputs through human or
sometimes by another machines, robots.
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