> Why do you think that it's important to distinguish between the two? It is important because programming doesn't always involve coding. It is important beca

> Why do you think that it's important to distinguish between the two? It is important because programming doesn't always involve coding. It is important because language can limit or expand our thinking and definitions play a role in that. I think it is important to strive for moving away from coding as the primary means of programming a computer so we can democratize software development. So, we should not redefine the definition of programming to be "coding a computer". > since it's not done on a regular basis I don't think this is a very good litmus test. > usually is called "configuring", or "defining workflow" but not "programming" We used to say "program a VCR". The word is even defined as "the action or process of writing computer programs." There is no mention of coding as being a required aspect of the programming process.