programmieren

The German word "programmieren" is a verb meaning "to program" or "to code".

• It is derived from "Programm" (program) and the verb-forming suffix "-ieren".
• "Programm" refers to a planned sequence of instructions or activities.

Similar words:

• codieren (to code)
• entwickeln (to develop)
• schreiben (to write; less specific, e.g. "code schreiben")

Differences:

• programmieren specifically means writing software code or creating a program.
• codieren can also refer more broadly to encoding or encrypting information.
• entwickeln has a broader meaning: not only programming but also other development activities (planning, designing).
• schreiben just means "to write" and is less specific, so "programmieren" is more precise in the tech context.