Source Code

Source code is the foundational element of computer programming. It refers to the set of instructions and statements written by programmers in a high-level programming language, such as Python, Java, or C++. This code is the blueprint for creating software applications and systems, dictating how they function and respond to various inputs. Programmers write source code to implement algorithms, manage data, and handle user interactions, among other tasks. Once written, source code is compiled or interpreted into machine code, which is executed by a computer’s hardware. The quality and efficiency of source code significantly impact the performance and reliability of the resulting software.