The Language of Programming: A Cognitive Perspective

Publication date: Available online 29 May 2019Source: Trends in Cognitive SciencesAuthor(s): Evelina Fedorenko, Anna Ivanova, Riva Dhamala, Marina Umaschi BersComputer programming is becoming essential across fields. Traditionally grouped with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, programming also bears parallels to natural languages. These parallels may translate into overlapping processing mechanisms. Investigating the cognitive basis of programming is important for understanding the human mind and could transform education practices.
Source: Trends in Cognitive Sciences - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research