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Számítástechnika is the Hungarian term for the science and engineering of information technology and computing. The field encompasses theoretical foundations such as algorithms, data structures, automata theory, and programming languages, as well as practical applications including software engineering, database systems, computer architecture, networks, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and information systems. It studies how to design, analyze, implement, and optimize computational systems to process, store, and communicate information.

Education and professional practice: In Hungary, higher education institutions offer degree programs in számítástechnika or informatikai szakok, typically leading to bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Curricula cover programming, software development, systems analysis, computer hardware, databases, and related areas. Graduates work as software engineers, systems architects, data scientists, IT consultants, network administrators, or researchers. The field also includes applied disciplines such as web technologies, cloud computing, and software project management.

History and development: The field emerged in the 20th century with advances in general computation and electronic computing devices. In Hungary, as in many countries, rapid adoption of personal computers, the internet, and mobile technologies from the late 20th century onward transformed higher education and industry. Research institutions, universities, and industry collaborations contribute to developments in software, cybersecurity, and data science.

Impact and scope: Számítástechnika underpins modern digital infrastructure, scientific research, and everyday information processing. It intersects with mathematics, engineering, and the sciences, driving innovation, productivity, and digital literacy while engaging with considerations related to privacy, security, and the ethical use of technology.