A computer program is a set of instructions that a computer follows to complete a task.

「電腦程式」是一組能讓電腦遵循而完成工作的指示

'Coding', or 'programming' means writing the step-by-step instructions that tell the computer what to do

「編碼」或者「寫程式」意謂編寫「一步接一步」的指示，告訴電腦做什麼

We are surrounded by computer programs. Many of the devices and gadgets

我們的生活被電腦程式所包圍，我們每天使用的很多設備和裝置

we use each day are controlled by them.

都由程式所控制

These machines all follow step-by-step instructions

這些機器都按照程式設計師所寫的

written by a computer programmer.

「一步接一步」的程式來運作

Cell Phones.

行動電話

Programs allow you to make a phone call or

程式讓你能打電話

send text messages. When you search for a contact, a program finds the correct phone

或者傳送簡訊。當你在搜尋連絡人，程式讓你找到正確電話

number.

號碼

Computer software.

電腦軟體

Everything a computer does, from browsing the Internet to writing

電腦做的所有事情，從瀏覽網路到撰寫

documents or playing music, works because of code written by a computer programmer.

文件或玩音樂、習作，都由程式設計師編寫程式而來

Games, Consoles are just another type of computer, and all the games that run on them are programs.

電玩，遊戲主機則是另一種型態的電腦，所有在主機上運作的遊戲也都依賴程式

All the graphics, sounds, and controls are written in computer code.

所有的圖形、聲音和和控制項都被寫進電腦程式之內。

Washing machines.

洗衣機

Washing machines are programmed to follow different cycles. Computer code controls how

都由程式控制依照不同的洗程來運作，電腦程式控制

hot the water is and how long the wash takes.

水溫高低以及要洗多久。

Cars

汽車

In some cars computer programs monitor the speed, temperature, and amount of fuel in the tank.

有些汽車內的電腦程式，可以監控車速、溫度和油箱的汽油存量

Computer programs can even help control the brakes to keep people safe.

電腦程式甚至可以幫忙控制煞車，保障乘客安全。