Software is computer code that tells a computer how to perform a specific task. Software can include operating systems, applications, and malware.

A computer virus is a form of malicious software that piggybacks onto legitimate application code in order to spread and reproduce itself.

Some can even write computer code, which makes sense when you think that computer code is just another type of language.

Artificial intelligence tools can now create not only speech and text but also computer code. Here, we look at what that might mean for coders and computer programmers.

They do more coding and debugging the code than other types of analysts, although they still work extensively with management to determine what business needs the applications are meant to address.

APIs are common types of computer code and form the foundation of our modern information architecture.