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To run a program, script, or instruction so that it performs its intended function.
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To check or verify that data or input meets specified rules or conditions before processing.
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To improve the performance, speed, or efficiency of code, an algorithm, or a system.
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To perform tasks or processes automatically, without manual intervention.
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To create indexes in databases or data structures to speed up search and data retrieval.
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To identify, analyze, and fix errors (bugs) in code.
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To protect data by converting it into a coded format that cannot be read without a decryption key.
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A step-by-step procedure or set of rules designed to perform a specific task or solve a problem.
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A point of interaction or communication between two systems, components, or users (e.g., API, GUI).
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The creation of virtual versions of physical resources (such as servers, storage, or networks) to optimize their use.