Code (programming)
Simple
The instructions that tell a computer what to do.
Standard
Code is the set of instructions that make software work. You can start with visual, block-based tools (like Scratch) that let you 'code' by snapping pieces together β no typing of complex symbols needed.
Detailed
Programming is writing precise instructions a computer follows. Beginners often start with block-based environments that remove syntax barriers, then progress to text languages. AI assistants can help explain and draft code, but understanding what it does remains important.