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Lesson 1
20 min

What 'Code' Actually Is, in Plain English

Quick Summary

Code is a precise set of instructions and structures that a computer can execute. Understanding inputs, processing, outputs, and state gives a non-developer enough vocabulary to direct and review small AI-assisted projects.

What you will learn
  • Explain code, programs, data, and bugs in plain language
  • Recognize frontend, backend, database, and API responsibilities
  • Describe a small feature as inputs, rules, outputs, and failure cases
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