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Programming domain

Imagine you are building a toy house with blocks. You have a set of different blocks in front of you and you need to put them together to make your house.

Programming is like building a house with blocks, but instead of using physical blocks, we use a special language called code to tell a computer what to do. This language is similar to the words and numbers we use in everyday life, but it uses special words and symbols that the computer can understand.

Now, just like you wouldn't use the same set of blocks to build a dollhouse or a castle, programmers choose a specific area or domain to specialize in when they write code. Each domain has its own set of rules and tools, just like each type of building project would require different materials and techniques to complete.

For example, a programmer who specializes in building websites might use languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript to create web pages that look and function a certain way. A programmer who specializes in making games might use different tools, such as Unity or Unreal Engine, to create immersive virtual worlds.

By choosing a domain to specialize in, programmers can become experts in their field and create amazing things that make the world a better place.
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