Coding is the process of translating human language to a machine-based one. Doing so provides instructions and information to the computer. It can be essentially considered a subset of programming because it requires applying the initial steps of programming. An intermediary language is used by coders to feed in the step-by-step actions the machine needs to take.
The level of difficulty depends on the programming language and coding requires a skillful approach.
What is programming?
When you think of software development, you may immediately think of coding. While it is definitely a part of programming, it is not the only part. When a product needs to be developed, there are several steps involved like planning, designing, developing, testing, deployment, and maintenance. The entire process involved in the project can be referred to as programming.
Difference Between Coding and Programming
Coding
Programming
Definition
Translation of natural language into a machine-level Program.
Development of a fully functioning software
Scope
Translating the requirement logic into machine code
Analysis, conceptualization, implementation, compiling, debugging, and testing
Simplicity
Coding is the initial step and it is easier than programming
Programming is basically an advanced version of coding and other different approaches and hence, more complex
Tools
Text-editors such as Wordpad or Notepad, IDE such as Eclipse, Bootstrap
Code editors, testing frameworks, linkers, GUI designers, compilers tools for analysis, code generators, database, data structure, assemblers, debuggers, and performance analysis tools
Skills
Programming languages like C, Java, C#
Writing complex programs, Analytical skills, data structures, and algorithms
Viewpoint
Trial-and-error approach with no previous planning or preparations
An orderly approach and attention to minute details
Outcome
A functional code
code A software, an application, or a website
Community Support
Stackoverflow, Github, Toptal, SAP Network depending on requirements
Stackoverflow, Github, Toptal, SAP Network depending on requirements
