Computing is any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or
creating computing machinery. It includes the study and experimentation of
algorithmic processes, and development of both hardware and software.
Computing has scientific, engineering, mathematical, technological and social
aspects. Major computing disciplines include computer engineering, computer
science, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, information
technology and software engineering.
The term computing is also synonymous with counting and calculating. In
earlier times, it was used in reference to the action performed by mechanical
computing machines, and before that, to human computers.
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