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computer science
The science of the systematic processing of information, especially with the help of computers. It includes areas such as programming, algorithms, data structures, and artificial intelligence.
Sie studiert Informatik an der Technischen Universität.
She is studying computer science at the Technical University.
The word is made up of 'Information' (information) and the ending '-ik'. In German, the ending '-ik' is typical for naming sciences, as for example also in 'Physik' (physics) or 'Mathematik' (mathematics).
Die moderne Medizin profitiert stark von den Entwicklungen der Informatik.
Modern medicine benefits greatly from developments in computer science.
When talking about studying this subject, the article is often omitted. But when talking about the science as a field, the definite article 'die' is used.
Er möchte nächstes Jahr anfangen, Informatik zu studieren.
He would like to start studying computer science next year.
'Informatik' (computer science) often forms compound words to name specialized areas. Common examples are 'Wirtschaftsinformatik' (business informatics/business information systems), 'Medieninformatik' (media informatics), or 'Bioinformatik' (bioinformatics).
Sie hat einen Masterabschluss in Wirtschaftsinformatik.
She has a master's degree in business information systems.
programming
'die Informatik' and 'die Programmierung' both have to do with computers and software. However, 'Informatik' is the whole subject or science. It includes things like algorithms, data, artificial intelligence, and also programming. 'Programmierung' is only one part of that: you write code and create programs. Learners often confuse the words because programming is frequently done in computer science. But someone who studies 'Informatik' learns more than just writing code. If you are talking about the subject, 'Informatik' fits. If it is specifically about writing a program, 'Programmierung' fits.
Sofia interessiert sich für Informatik, weil sie verstehen will, wie Computer lernen.
Sofia is interested in computer science because she wants to understand how computers learn.
Am Wochenende übt Mehmet die Programmierung einer kleinen Wetter-App.
At the weekend, Mehmet practices programming a small weather app.