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TL;DR. Computer science is the study of computation, including the theory, design, and application of algorithms and computational systems.
Technical Definition
Computer science is the study of computation, including the theory, design, and application of algorithms and computational systems.
How it works
Computer science is the scientific and practical approach to computation and its applications. It explores the theoretical underpinnings of algorithms, data structures, and computational systems, as well as the engineering principles for designing and building them. Computer scientists analyze how information is processed, stored, and communicated.
Related Concepts
- Algorithm — A finite, well-defined sequence of steps used to learn from data or solve a computational problem.