What is coding?
Coding, also known as programming, is about giving instructions (coding) to a computer so that it can perform desired tasks.
For example, let's say you want to create a simple website that displays a "Hello World!" message. To do this, you need to enter code that your computer understands. In HTML, a coding language for web pages, the code would look like this:
"`
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>Min Første Nettside</title>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Hello World!</h1>
</body>
</html>
"`
In this example, the code tells the computer what the structure of the website should be. It tells it that there should be a heading of the type "h1" with the text "Hello World!" inside the "body" of the website.
Coding can be compared to learning a new language. You use specific syntax and rules to communicate with the computer in a way it understands. It's a creative process where you solve problems and build digital experiences.