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+---
+aliases: coding
+created_by: The programming community
+display_name: Code
+related: programming, software-development, algorithms, data-structures
+short_description: Code refers to the set of instructions written in a programming language to perform a specific task.
+topic: code
+wikipedia_url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Source_code
+---
+**Code** refers to the set of instructions written in a programming language that a computer can execute to perform a specific task. This topic covers the fundamentals of writing, reading, and understanding code, as well as best practices for maintaining and optimizing it. It includes discussions on different programming languages, coding standards, and tools used to write and debug code. The topic also explores the importance of code in software development, automation, and various technological innovations.