Programming Reading Assignment

  1. A program is a set of instructions for computer to execute
  2. In general, complexity of the program grows to the point where it becomes out of control. So programmers should keep in mind to write codes as simple as he/she can.
  3. A programming language functions as a tool for programmers to communicate with computers.
  4. There is no programming relationship.
  5. ECMAScript is JavaScript. It’s a version of JavaScript that had been standardized to other softwares.
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  1. What is a program? A program is a set of instructions telling a computer what to do.
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming? The complexity in program is fairly difficult because even though programming is fairly easy, the programs that we use have a number of rules and regulations that must be followed.
  3. What function do programming languages have? Programming languages function is to allow the programmer to communicate what the computer needs to do on a higher basis, and define your own building blocks to make them easier to put together.
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? There is no relationship. It was a marketing and timing issue how the java programming language and Javascript ended up using Java.
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? ECMAScript is a standardized scripting language that was applied to Javascript for interoperability between websites.
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  1. What is a program?

A program is a set of instructions telling the computer what to do. These instructions are written in programming language.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

It seems that programming is hard. The fundamental rules are simple and clear, but programs built on top of these rules tend to become complex enough to introduce their own rules and complexity. Programmers are building their own maze and might just get lost in it.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

Programming language helps the programmer to read and understand the instructions which were given to the programm.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

They have nothing in common, they only share a similar name. It was done on purpose for marketing reasons.

  1. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?

ECMAScript is a standard document written to describe the way the JavaScript language should work so that the various pieces of software that claimed to support JavaScript were actually talking about the same language. It is named after the Ecma International organization that did the standardization. In practice, the terms ECMAScript and JavaScript can be used interchangeably—they are two names for the same language.

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  1. What is a program?
    A program is a set of instructions that works like a way for humans to communicate to computers what they want the computer to do.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    Programmers need to keep things as simple as possible in order not to lose sight of the overall goal of the program. Any reduction in complexity within the code is good for the programmer, the computer and any other programmer reading someone else’s code which they may need to use.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    The programming languages work like tools that instruct the computer to perform specific actions when writing code, like a kind of shortcut enabling the coder to complete the program in less time, making it neater and easier to read both for the computer and for other experienced programmers.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    These two programming languages are only similar in name when trying to establish any connection,similarity or relationship between them.

5.What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
JavaScript uses ECMAScript as a a written standard that describes how JavaScript must perform.

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  1. A program is a set of instructions for a computer to follow.
  2. A program can quickly become very complex and out of control. Mastering the ability to simplify complex code is a great skill in programming.
  3. Programming languages help reduce the complexity of a program.
  4. The name is the only relationship.
  5. ECMAScript is a different name for Javascript. Given to Javascript by a standardization group.
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  • What is a program? A piece of text typed by a programmer, it directs a computer to do what it does.
  • What can you say about complexity in programming? Complexity in programming is discouraged. You should keep it simple and readable for another person.
  • What function do programming languages have? It allows the programmer to instruct the computer what it needs to do on a higher level.
  • What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? It has almost nothing to do with JS, someone wanted to market Java based off JS.
  • What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? A standard written to describe the way JS should work so that the various pieces claimed to support JS were actually talking about the same language. ECMAScript ans JS are two names for the same language.
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  1. What is a program?

a program is a set of instructions that utilise logic to solve a set of problems or inputs that are provided to it by the user.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

That it should be avoided if possible and make things as simple as possible.

  1. What function do programming languages have?

programming languages are like translators between what we write and understand and what machines understand.

  1. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

No relation

  1. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?

its a standard that javascript follows.

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  1. What is a program?

A set of instructions that a human gives to a computer in order to carry out the human’s objectives for the program that the wrote.

  1. What can you say about complexity in programming?

The complexity can get away from a programmer. A challenge in programming is that the complexity can cripple your objective if you don’t control the process.

  1. What function do programming languages have? Helps the program communicate the instructions in a language the computer can understand and carry out the instructions of the programmer.

  2. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript? Nothing, it was a marketing decision to use the word Java in this computer language. Java was trending within the computer world.

  3. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript? They are the same.

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1.A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.
2. a programs complexity depends on how much control you have, the program will always be complex but if you stick to best practices and not try to over complicate you wont lose control.
3.the functions that programming languages have are that it helps computer perform at a higher level, it helps omit details, provide convenient building blocks, and make blocks easier to compose.
4. There is no relationship between java and java script other then starting with java.
5.ECMAscript is a standard that ensures that software that claim to support java scripts actually support java script.

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  1. A program is a set of instructions telling a computer what to do.
  2. More complexity can cause confusion. A beautiful program is simple in complexity.
  3. A programming language also a programmer to conveniently talk about the actions a computer must perform.
  4. They share a similar name only for marketing reasons.
  5. ECMA is the standardization of JS language in order for it to be supported by various pieces of software.
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Got myself a little practice on the last chapter. I formatted it as if it was a web page.

Programming Reading Assignment

What is a program?

A program is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.

What can you say about complexity in programming?

A great program most strive to do complex things as simple as possible, sometimes less is more…

What function do programming languages have?

The programming language is there for humans to interact with a computer in a way that is easy to read.

What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?

There is no direct relation between them.

What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?

ECMAscript and Javascript are the same thing.

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  <head>
    <title>Programming Reading Assignment</title>
  </head>

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  <h1><strong>Programming Reading Assignment</strong></h1>

    <h3><em>What is a program?</em></h3>
      <p>A program is a set of instructions that tells a computer what to do.</p>

    <h3><em>What can you say about complexity in programming?</em></h3>
      <p>A great program most strive to do complex things as simple as possible, 
        sometimes less is more..</p>

    <h3><em>What function do programming languages have?</em></h3>
      <p>The programming language is there for humans to interact with a computer in a way that is easy to read.</p>

    <h3><em>What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?</em></h3>
      <p>There is no direct relation between them.</p>

    <h3><em>What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?</em></h3>
      <p>ECMAscript and Javascript are the same thing.</p>
      
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  1. What is a program?
    A. Program is series of instructions for computer on what action needs to be performed withing computations.

  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
    A. The art of programming is to learn on how to control comlexity of series of instructions needed to be performed and when to perform them.

  3. What function do programming languages have?
    A. A programming language instruct computers with artificially constructed language.

  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
    A. They both are programming langauages, JavaScript is mainly used in web browsers to make site interactive, whereas Java programming is used for building platform independant application

  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    A. They both are same.

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  1. What is a program?
  2. What can you say about complexity in programming?
  3. What function do programming languages have?
  4. What is the relationship between Java and Javascript?
  5. What is ECMAScript and how is it related to Javascript?
    1. A program is a set of instructions telling a computer what to do.
    1. Codes used for programing can get overwhelmingly complex.
    1. Programing langauges helps the programmer enables them to talk to computer what they should do.
    1. Java is a different programming language than Javascript and in its times it was popular. When Javascript was released, it wanted to use Java’s popularity to gain more traction.
    1. ECMAScript and Javascript are just two names for the same language.
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  1. Instructions provided to a computer to make it do something according to those instructions.

  2. It’s preferable to avoid it and keep things super simple.

  3. Programming languages are a set of instruction that humans can read and computer compilers can absorb and interpret into code.

  4. No relation. Java was pretty popular at the time of JavaScript’s creation and it was decided to kind of ride on that wave by sort of referencing to Java. So basically, a marketing decision.

  5. It’s the JavaScript standard.

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  1. A set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.

  2. The fundamental rules are simple and clear, but programs build on top of these rules tend to become complex enough to introduce their own rules and complexity.

  3. Allow humans to communicate instructions to machines.

  4. No relationship.

  5. ECMAScript is a standard document that describes the way that JavaScript language should work so that the various pieces of software that claimed to support JavaScript will talk the same language.

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  1. Program is a set of instructions which are executed.
  2. Complexity in programming has a potential to get out of control, that’s why many programmers think that it needs to be mange, to avoid over-complicated operations.
  3. It simplifies the way complex ideas/ operations are expressed; provides building blocks for effective programming; provides for adding new building blocks.
  4. There’s no relationship - Java is another programming language, which was popular when JavaScript was being marketed, and name similarity is coincidental, more of a marketing ploy.
  5. ECMAScript is a standard version of JavaScript and is a general programming language.
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1.A program is a series of instructions for a computer to execute to perform a certain task.
2.Programming becomes harder and more complex when a program/software increases in size, elements, functionalities, components…etc. It becomes harder to maintain and update as there are so many things to keep track of, making sure that together they will work as it should.
3. Languages to write programs for computers that are readable and easier to understand for humans.
4.Java and Javascript are not related or similar. The similarity in their name is a marketing plot from Javascript(previously known as LiveScript) to leverage on the popularity of Java at the time. Java is an object-oriented programming language used to develop a wide range of applications across different platforms. Javascript is a scripting language for web browsers to create interactive elements for webpages.
5. ECMAScript is a Javascript standard so that its compatible across different web browsers. You can use both terms interchangeably.

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  1. A program is a set of precise instruction telling a computer what to do.

  2. The fundamental rules are simple and clear but programs built on top of these rules tend to become complex enough to introduce their own rules and complexity.

  3. The function of programming language is an artificially constructed language used to instruct computers.

  4. Nothing.

  5. ECMA script is a standard document written to describe the way the JavaScript language should work so that the various pieces of software that claim to support JavaScript were actually talking about the same language. They are two names for the same language.

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  1. Set of instructions that computers can execute
    2.Basic rules are simple, but programs built on theses basic rules can develop their own rules thus making programming complex and confusing for the beginner.
    3.Programming language because it simplifies binary for humans to read and execute programs.
    4.Nothing just marketing
    5.ECMAScript is JavaScript standard.
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  1. A program is a set of precise instructions telling a computer what to do.
  2. A complexity of a program grows with size and number of functionalities. It lowers with programming skills of developers working on the project. It pays off to keep it simple because it is easier to maintain and debug.
  3. The most important function of programming languages is to allow humans to easily instruct a computer what to do. It is important that a language is taking care about small details and letting programmers focus on more demanding tasks.
  4. Both of them are programming languages and “JavaScript” was named after “Java”, but there is no direct relationship between them.
  5. ECMAScript is JavaScript standard introduced by Ecma International. Both names can be used interchangeably.
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