Programmid

Programmid are sets of instructions that computers execute to perform tasks. The Estonian word "programmid" is the plural form of "programm" and corresponds to the English terms "programs" or "software." They range from system software to applications, scripts, and embedded code in devices.

A program typically consists of source code, which may be compiled into binaries or executed by an interpreter, along with resources such as data files, libraries, and configuration files. Programs can provide user interfaces or run as background services and often depend on an underlying operating system, hardware, or runtime environment.

Programs are created through software development processes. Development typically involves requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Programs can be distributed as standalone executables, libraries used by other software, or as code that runs in a web browser or on a mobile device. They may be distributed via installers, package managers, or app stores.

Programs are governed by licensing terms that vary by project. They can be proprietary or open source, free or commercial. The ecosystem includes programming languages, frameworks, development tools, and runtimes that support building, testing, and running programs. Security and reliability are ongoing concerns, requiring updates, patching, and verification.

In computing, programmid are a primary means by which humans instruct machines to perform tasks, handling data, automation, and interaction with hardware and networks.