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AA automatic programming technique for computers in which the
computer itself prepares many of the detailed instructions of a
program. It permits the statement of a problem (or program) in
terms very nearly approximating everyday mathematical, notation. The
programmer thus doesn't have to learn the detailed language of a
particular computer. The computer automatically converts from every_
day language to computer language.
Computers. The mechanical, magnetic, electrical, and electronic
devices from which a computer is constructed.
ll`ey Punching
The operation of a keyboard machine to punch information manually
into cards or tape.
magnetic Tame
Tape on which polarized spots representing information may be
stored. It does not permit random aceess to the memo'
a relatively slow means of making hence, is
n8 a data input to a computer.
Cinitor Stem
In effect, a high-level computer program designed to control the
operation of several sub- or unrelated routines so as to use the computer
met advantageously. The monitor system instructs the computer to per-
form automatically several, of the operations that are common to a set
of Individual,, programs. The programmer thus does not have to write all
of these detailed Instructions into each of his programs.
Programmer
A person rho prepares sequences of instructions telling a computer
precisely how to go about Solving a problem.
Progx*s., computer language systems, monitor systems, etc. that
tell the computer what to do and how.
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