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{{Short description|Type of programming paradigm in computer science}}
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In [[computer science]], '''imperative programming''' is a [[programming paradigm]] of [[software]] that uses [[Statement (computer science)|statement]]s that change a program's [[state (computer science)|state]]. In much the same way that the [[imperative mood]] in [[natural language]]s
The term is often used in contrast to [[declarative programming]], which focuses on ''what'' the program should accomplish without specifying all the details of ''how'' the program should achieve the result.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Imperative programming: Overview of the oldest programming paradigm |url=https://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/websites/web-development/imperative-programming/ |access-date=2022-05-03 |website=IONOS Digitalguide |date=21 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
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