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| − | In computing, '''source code''' is any collection of computer instructions (possibly with comments) written using some human-readable computer language, usually as text. | + | In [[computing]], '''source code''' is any collection of computer instructions (possibly with comments) written using some human-readable computer language, usually as text. |
The source code of a program is specially designed to facilitate the work of computer programmers, who specify the actions to be performed by a computer mostly by writing source code. | The source code of a program is specially designed to facilitate the work of computer programmers, who specify the actions to be performed by a computer mostly by writing source code. | ||
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Alternatively, an interpreter can be used to analyze and perform the outcomes of the source code program directly on the fly. | Alternatively, an interpreter can be used to analyze and perform the outcomes of the source code program directly on the fly. | ||
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| + | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naming_convention_(programming) Naming convention (programming)] | ||
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Source_code Source code] @ Wikipedia | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Source_code Source code] @ Wikipedia | ||
Revision as of 07:51, 7 June 2015
In computing, source code is any collection of computer instructions (possibly with comments) written using some human-readable computer language, usually as text.
The source code of a program is specially designed to facilitate the work of computer programmers, who specify the actions to be performed by a computer mostly by writing source code.
The source code is often transformed by a compiler program into low-level machine code understood by the computer. The machine code might then be stored for execution at a later time.
Alternatively, an interpreter can be used to analyze and perform the outcomes of the source code program directly on the fly.
See also
External links
- Source code @ Wikipedia
