Ohjelmia

Ohjelmia is the plural form of the Finnish noun ohjelma. It can refer to a software program—an instruction set that a computer follows to perform a task—or to a scheduled program of activities, such as a TV or radio lineup. The exact meaning is determined by context.

In computing, a program consists of code and data that a computer executes. Programs can be system software (operating systems, device drivers), application software (word processors, web browsers), or embedded software running on dedicated devices. They usually depend on libraries or runtimes and are distributed as source code, compiled binaries, or packaged installers.

The creation and distribution of ohjelmia follow a software development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Development may use programming languages, version control, and continuous integration. Licensing models vary from proprietary to free and open source, with distribution through downloads, app stores, or package managers.

In Finnish usage, ohjelmia is common in both technical and everyday contexts. It can describe programs on a computer, as well as television or radio programs when the sense is an ordered set of items. The related term ohjelmisto refers to a software package or software suite as a whole.