प्रोग्राम करना in 30 Seconds
- A compound verb meaning 'to program' machines or computers.
- Used extensively in technical and professional Hindi contexts.
- Combines the English 'program' with the Hindi verb 'karna'.
- Essential for discussing modern technology, apps, and software development.
The Hindi verb प्रोग्राम करना (progrām karnā) is a quintessential example of how modern technical English has seamlessly integrated into the Hindi language. It is a compound verb consisting of the English loanword 'program' and the Hindi functional verb 'karna' (to do). In its primary sense, it refers to the act of writing code or providing a set of instructions to a computer, software, or electronic device to perform a specific task. While traditional Hindi might have used phrases like 'sanganak nirdeshan' (computer instructing), such terms are virtually non-existent in daily conversation. Today, from the bustling IT corridors of Bangalore to the startup hubs of Delhi, 'प्रोग्राम करना' is the standard way to describe the act of software development and system configuration. It is used by professionals, students, and hobbyists alike. The beauty of this phrase lies in its versatility; it can refer to high-level software engineering or simply setting a timer on a microwave oven. In a broader social context, with the 'Digital India' initiative, even people in rural areas are becoming familiar with this term as they interact with technology more frequently.
- Technical Context
- Writing source code in languages like Python, Java, or C++ to create applications.
- Everyday Context
- Setting up a smart home device or a washing machine cycle.
आजकल बच्चे स्कूल में ही रोबोट को प्रोग्राम करना सीख रहे हैं। (Nowadays, children are learning to program robots in school itself.)
Furthermore, the word reflects the global nature of the tech industry. When you use 'प्रोग्राम करना', you are understood by almost any Hindi speaker who has a basic education or exposure to modern devices. It is more common than the word 'coding karna', although both are used interchangeably in informal settings. The term also extends to the metaphorical sense of 'programming' a person's mind or behavior, though this is less common in Hindi than in English. In professional settings, it is often paired with specific programming languages to provide more detail, such as 'Java mein program karna'.
क्या आप इस मशीन को फिर से प्रोग्राम कर सकते हैं? (Can you program this machine again?)
- Usage in Education
- Used in textbooks and lectures to describe computer science fundamentals.
उसने एक नया गेम प्रोग्राम किया है। (He has programmed a new game.)
Using प्रोग्राम करना correctly requires an understanding of Hindi's transitive verb structure. Since it is a transitive verb, in the perfective tenses (past tense), the subject takes the 'ne' postposition, and the verb agrees with the object. For example, if you say 'I programmed the computer', it becomes 'Maine computer program kiya'. Here, 'kiya' agrees with 'computer' (masculine). If the object were feminine (though rare for 'program'), the verb would change accordingly. In the continuous tense, it follows the standard pattern: 'Main program kar raha hoon' (I am programming). It is important to note that the object of the programming (the computer, the chip, the software) usually precedes the verb directly.
- Present Tense
- वह हर रोज़ पाँच घंटे प्रोग्राम करता है। (He programs for five hours every day.)
- Future Tense
- अगले साल हम इस सिस्टम को फिर से प्रोग्राम करेंगे। (Next year we will program this system again.)
क्या तुमने रिमोट प्रोग्राम कर लिया? (Have you programmed the remote?)
In complex sentences, 'प्रोग्राम करना' can be used as an infinitive or a gerund. For instance, 'Program karna seekhna aasaan nahi hai' (Learning to program is not easy). Here, the entire phrase 'program karna' acts as the subject. You will also see it used with modal verbs like 'sakna' (can) or 'chahiye' (should). 'Hamein ise behtar tareeke se program karna chahiye' (We should program this in a better way). The phrase is very robust and can be adapted to various grammatical moods and aspects without losing its core meaning. It is also common to see it in the passive voice in technical documentation: 'System ko program kiya gaya hai' (The system has been programmed).
वे एक नई वेबसाइट प्रोग्राम कर रहे हैं। (They are programming a new website.)
- Imperative
- कृपया इस चिप को प्रोग्राम करें। (Please program this chip.)
The most common place to hear प्रोग्राम करना is in the corporate world of India, particularly in cities like Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, and Gurgaon. In these environments, 'Hinglish' (a blend of Hindi and English) is the lingua franca. You will hear project managers asking developers, 'Kya tumne logic program kar liya?' (Have you programmed the logic?). It is also a staple in educational institutions. From high schools introducing computer science to prestigious IITs, professors use this term to explain the implementation of algorithms. Beyond the tech industry, you might hear it in news reports discussing cyber security, artificial intelligence, or the launch of new satellites by ISRO. For example, a news anchor might say, 'Vaigyanikon ne satellite ko nayi disha mein jaane ke liye program kiya hai' (Scientists have programmed the satellite to move in a new direction).
ऑफिस में सब लोग कोडिंग और प्रोग्राम करने में व्यस्त थे। (In the office, everyone was busy with coding and programming.)
In pop culture, particularly in Bollywood movies or web series that revolve around hacking or the corporate world, this word is used to add a layer of authenticity to the dialogue. It signifies a certain level of education and modernity. If a character is portrayed as a 'geek' or a 'techie', they will frequently use terms like 'program karna', 'debug karna', and 'compile karna'. Even in advertisement for electronics—like smart ACs or washing machines—the Hindi voiceover might mention how the device can be 'program'ed for energy efficiency. This widespread usage ensures that the word is familiar even to those who do not work in the tech sector.
- News Media
- Discussing government portals or digital infrastructure.
- Advertising
- Promoting 'smart' features in household appliances.
अगली पीढ़ी के लिए प्रोग्राम करना एक बुनियादी कौशल होगा। (For the next generation, programming will be a basic skill.)
One of the most common mistakes learners make is confusing प्रोग्राम करना with 'योजना बनाना' (yojanā banānā), which means 'to make a plan' or 'to program' in the sense of scheduling an event. While in English 'to program' can sometimes mean to schedule an event (like programming a festival), in Hindi, 'प्रोग्राम करना' is almost strictly reserved for technical contexts involving machines or code. If you want to say 'I am planning a trip', you should use 'yojana banana' or 'plan banana', not 'program karna'. Another frequent error is related to the transitive nature of the verb in the past tense. Beginners often forget the 'ne' postposition for the subject. For instance, saying 'Main program kiya' instead of 'Maine program kiya' is a common grammatical slip-up.
गलत: मैंने कल की छुट्टी प्रोग्राम की। (Incorrect for 'I planned tomorrow's holiday'.)
Additionally, some learners try to translate 'programming' as a noun too literally. While 'programming' (the noun) is 'प्रोग्रामिंग' (progrāming), the verb phrase must include 'karna'. You cannot just say 'Main program hoon' to mean 'I am programming'. You must say 'Main program kar raha hoon'. There is also the issue of gender agreement. Since 'program' is treated as a masculine noun in this compound verb, the verb 'karna' will usually take masculine forms (karta, kiya, karega) unless it is being used in a specific grammatical construction that demands otherwise. Avoiding these pitfalls will make your Hindi sound much more natural and technically accurate.
- Mistake 1
- Using it for social events or planning instead of technical tasks.
- Mistake 2
- Forgetting 'ne' in the past tense: 'Main program kiya' vs 'Maine program kiya'.
सही: उसने कंप्यूटर को प्रोग्राम किया। (Correct: He programmed the computer.)
While प्रोग्राम करना is the most versatile term, there are several alternatives depending on the specific register or context. The most common informal alternative is कोडिंग करना (koding karna). This is used almost exclusively for writing software code. If you are specifically talking about the logic or the 'writing' aspect, 'coding karna' is very popular among developers. For a more formal or academic setting, you might encounter सॉफ्टवेयर बनाना (software banānā), which literally means 'to make software'. While not a direct synonym for 'to program', it covers the same ground in general conversation. Another term is निर्देशित करना (nirdeshit karnā), meaning 'to instruct' or 'to direct', which can be used when talking about directing a machine's actions, though it is quite formal.
- कोडिंग करना (Coding karna)
- More informal, specifically refers to the act of writing code lines.
- सॉफ्टवेयर बनाना (Software banana)
- Broad term for software development.
वह रात भर कोडिंग करता रहा। (He kept coding all night.)
In some niche contexts, you might hear कॉन्फ़िगर करना (konfigar karna), which means 'to configure'. This is used when you are not writing code from scratch but setting parameters for a pre-existing program. For example, 'Router ko program karna' might actually mean 'Router ko configure karna'. Understanding these nuances helps in choosing the right word for the right situation. In pure Hindi literature, you might see अभिकलन (abhikalan) for 'computation', but it is never used as a verb like 'program karna' in spoken language. Stick to 'प्रोग्राम करना' for 95% of situations, and use 'coding karna' when chatting with tech-savvy friends.
- कॉन्फ़िगर करना (Configure karna)
- Setting up settings rather than writing logic.
हमने नया ऐप सॉफ्टवेयर बनाया है। (We have made a new app software.)
How Formal Is It?
Fun Fact
Hindi often adopts English technical verbs by simply adding 'karna'. This allows the language to stay modern without needing to invent complex new Sanskrit words.
Pronunciation Guide
- Saying 'pro-graam' with a very long 'aa' like in 'father'. It should be closer to 'cat'.
- Mispronouncing the 'r' in 'karna' as a flap 'd' sound.
- Stressing the 'kar' instead of 'pro'.
Difficulty Rating
Easy because it uses an English loanword.
Requires knowledge of the 'karna' verb conjugation.
Very natural for English speakers.
Recognizable in conversation.
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
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Grammar to Know
Transitive Verb in Past Tense
Maine (Subject) + Program (Object) + Kiya (Verb).
Compound Verbs with Karna
English Noun + Karna makes it a verb.
Verb Agreement with Object
In past tense, verb matches 'program' (masculine).
Infinitive as Subject
Program karna (to program) + mushkil hai (is difficult).
Postposition 'Mein'
Python mein (in Python) + program karna.
Examples by Level
मैं प्रोग्राम करता हूँ।
I program.
Simple present tense.
क्या आप प्रोग्राम करते हैं?
Do you program?
Interrogative sentence.
वह प्रोग्राम करना सीख रहा है।
He is learning to program.
Present continuous tense.
यह कंप्यूटर प्रोग्राम करना आसान है।
Programming this computer is easy.
Infinitive as subject.
मुझे प्रोग्राम करना पसंद है।
I like to program.
Expressing preference.
वे प्रोग्राम नहीं करते।
They do not program.
Negative sentence.
मेरे पास प्रोग्राम करने के लिए समय है।
I have time to program.
Infinitive of purpose.
चलो प्रोग्राम करते हैं!
Let's program!
Imperative/Suggestion.
मैंने कल एक छोटा ऐप प्रोग्राम किया।
I programmed a small app yesterday.
Past tense with 'ne'.
क्या तुमने रोबोट प्रोग्राम किया?
Did you program the robot?
Past tense question.
वह कल प्रोग्राम करेगा।
He will program tomorrow.
Future tense.
हम साथ में प्रोग्राम कर रहे थे।
We were programming together.
Past continuous.
आपको प्रोग्राम करना चाहिए।
You should program.
Modal verb 'chahiye'.
मैंने अभी तक प्रोग्राम नहीं किया है।
I haven't programmed yet.
Present perfect negative.
वह बहुत अच्छा प्रोग्राम करता है।
He programs very well.
Adverb usage.
क्या मैं यह प्रोग्राम कर सकता हूँ?
Can I program this?
Modal verb 'sakna'.
उसने डेटाबेस को प्रोग्राम करने में मदद की।
He helped in programming the database.
Infinitive with postposition 'mein'.
अगर तुम प्रोग्राम करोगे, तो तुम सीखोगे।
If you program, then you will learn.
Conditional sentence.
मैंने उसे प्रोग्राम करना सिखाया।
I taught him how to program.
Causative-like construction.
यह मशीन प्रोग्राम करना मुश्किल है।
It is difficult to program this machine.
Adjective + Infinitive.
वे नया सॉफ्टवेयर प्रोग्राम करने वाले हैं।
They are about to program new software.
'Wala' construction for near future.
बिना सोचे प्रोग्राम करना गलत है।
Programming without thinking is wrong.
Gerund usage.
क्या आपने रिमोट कंट्रोल प्रोग्राम कर लिया है?
Have you finished programming the remote control?
Compound verb 'kar lena'.
वह दिन-रात प्रोग्राम करता रहता है।
He keeps programming day and night.
Continuative aspect 'karta rehta'.
सिस्टम को सुरक्षित रूप से प्रोग्राम किया जाना चाहिए।
The system should be programmed securely.
Passive voice with 'jana'.
उसने बिना किसी गलती के पूरा गेम प्रोग्राम किया।
He programmed the whole game without any mistakes.
Complex past tense.
प्रोग्राम करते समय उसने कॉफी पी।
He drank coffee while programming.
Participial phrase 'karte samay'.
क्या आपको पता है कि इसे कैसे प्रोग्राम किया जाता है?
Do you know how this is programmed?
Passive present habitual.
अगर मैंने प्रोग्राम किया होता, तो यह चल जाता।
If I had programmed it, it would have worked.
Past conditional.
वह प्रोग्राम करने की कला में माहिर है।
He is an expert in the art of programming.
Genitive case with 'kala'.
हमें इस चिप को फिर से प्रोग्राम करने की ज़रूरत है।
We need to re-program this chip.
Expressing necessity.
जैसे ही उसने प्रोग्राम किया, एरर आ गया।
As soon as he programmed it, an error appeared.
Correlative 'jaise hi... waise hi'.
जटिल एल्गोरिदम को प्रोग्राम करना एक चुनौती है।
Programming complex algorithms is a challenge.
Abstract subject.
सॉफ्टवेयर को प्रोग्राम किए जाने के बाद, उसका परीक्षण किया गया।
After the software was programmed, it was tested.
Passive perfective participle.
उसकी प्रोग्राम करने की शैली बहुत ही अनोखी है।
His style of programming is very unique.
Descriptive genitive.
क्या आप इस पुराने सिस्टम को प्रोग्राम करने का जोखिम उठाएंगे?
Will you take the risk of programming this old system?
Idiomatic risk expression.
प्रोग्राम करना केवल कोड लिखना नहीं, बल्कि समस्या सुलझाना है।
Programming is not just writing code, but solving problems.
Philosophical definition.
उसके द्वारा प्रोग्राम किया गया ऐप बहुत लोकप्रिय हुआ।
The app programmed by him became very popular.
Agentive 'dwara' construction.
हम भविष्य की मशीनों को प्रोग्राम करने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं।
We are preparing to program the machines of the future.
Future orientation.
बिना दस्तावेज़ीकरण के प्रोग्राम करना खतरनाक हो सकता है।
Programming without documentation can be dangerous.
Adverbial phrase.
आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस को प्रोग्राम करने की नैतिकता पर बहस जारी है।
The debate on the ethics of programming AI continues.
Complex abstract noun phrases.
उसने अपनी पूरी ज़िंदगी नई तकनीकों को प्रोग्राम करने में समर्पित कर दी।
He dedicated his entire life to programming new technologies.
Perfective completion.
यदि मानवता स्वयं को प्रोग्राम कर पाती, तो दुनिया अलग होती।
If humanity could program itself, the world would be different.
Hypothetical subjunctive.
इस चिप की प्रोग्राम करने की क्षमता अभूतपूर्व है।
The programming capability of this chip is unprecedented.
Formal academic register.
दशकों से प्रोग्राम किए जा रहे इन सिस्टम्स को अब बदलना होगा।
These systems, which have been programmed for decades, must now be changed.
Continuous passive participle.
प्रोग्राम करने की बारीकियों को समझना हर किसी के बस की बात नहीं।
Understanding the nuances of programming is not everyone's cup of tea.
Idiomatic 'bas ki baat'.
तकनीकी विशेषज्ञों ने इसे प्रोग्राम करने की नई विधि खोजी है।
Technical experts have discovered a new method of programming it.
Professional report style.
क्या वास्तव में हम मशीनों को भावनाओं के साथ प्रोग्राम कर सकते हैं?
Can we actually program machines with emotions?
Rhetorical question.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Often Confused With
Means 'to plan' for events, not for machines/code.
Means 'to organize' a program/function.
Means 'to set' (like an alarm), more basic than programming.
Idioms & Expressions
— To 'program' or influence someone's mind.
मीडिया लोगों का दिमाग प्रोग्राम कर रहा है।
Metaphorical— To speak in a way only insiders understand (related to programming).
वे दोनों कोड में बात कर रहे थे।
InformalEasily Confused
Noun vs Verb
'Program' is the plan; 'Program karna' is the action.
यह एक अच्छा प्रोग्राम है। vs उसने इसे प्रोग्राम किया।
Synonyms
Coding is specifically writing code; Programming is the whole process.
कोडिंग करना सीखो।
Physical action
Typing is just hitting keys; Programming is logical thinking.
वह तेज़ टाइपिंग करता है।
Visual vs Logic
Designing is how it looks; Programming is how it works.
उसने वेबसाइट डिजाइन की।
Too general
'Banana' means to make anything; 'Program karna' is specific to tech.
खाना बनाना vs प्रोग्राम करना।
Sentence Patterns
Main [Object] program karta hoon.
Main computer program karta hoon.
Maine [Object] program kiya.
Maine game program kiya.
Mujhe [Object] program karna chahiye.
Mujhe app program karna chahiye.
Kya tum [Object] program kar sakte ho?
Kya tum robot program kar sakte ho?
[Object] ko program kiya gaya hai.
System ko program kiya gaya hai.
[Object] program karne ki vidhi...
Software program karne ki vidhi saral hai.
[Subject] dwara program kiya gaya [Object]...
Mere dwara program kiya gaya app.
Yadi [Subject] program kar pata...
Yadi main program kar pata, to behtar hota.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
Related
How to Use It
Extremely high in urban and professional settings.
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Main program kiya.
→
Maine program kiya.
Transitive verbs in past tense require the 'ne' postposition.
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Maine party program ki.
→
Maine party plan ki.
'Program karna' is for machines, not social events.
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Main program hoon.
→
Main program kar raha hoon.
You need the verb 'karna' to express the action.
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Usne program karing.
→
Usne program kiya.
Don't add English '-ing' to Hindi verbs.
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Computer program hona.
→
Computer program karna.
'Hona' is 'to be', 'Karna' is 'to do'.
Tips
The 'Ne' Rule
In the past tense, remember 'Maine program kiya'. The verb 'kiya' agrees with 'program'.
Loanword Logic
Hindi loves English tech words. Don't feel guilty for using 'program' instead of a pure Hindi word.
Natural Flow
Say it quickly like one word 'program-karna' for a more native sound.
Context Matters
Use it for machines, chips, computers, and software only.
Practice with Languages
Say 'Main Python mein program karta hoon' to practice specific collocations.
IT Hubs
If you visit Bangalore, you will hear this word every five minutes!
Spelling
In Devanagari, it is written as प्रोग्राम (pro-gra-m).
TV Shows
Watch Indian tech news or shows like 'Shark Tank India' to hear this in use.
Bridge Word
Use your English knowledge to bridge into Hindi.
Game Dev
Try saying 'Main apna game program karoonga' to set a fun goal.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'PRO' who uses a 'GRAM' of logic to 'KARNA' (do) the work.
Visual Association
Imagine a screen with green falling code (like The Matrix) and someone typing 'KARNA' at the bottom.
Word Web
Challenge
Try to say 'I programmed my phone' in Hindi three times fast.
Word Origin
The word 'program' comes from the Greek 'programma', meaning a written public notice. It entered Hindi through English technical influence during the late 20th century.
Original meaning: A written plan or schedule.
Indo-European (via English loanword).Cultural Context
No specific sensitivities, but avoid using it for 'planning' social events as it sounds robotic.
Similar to English, but more strictly technical in Hindi.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
IT Office
- बग फिक्स करो
- कोड रिव्यू करो
- प्रोग्राम चलाओ
- नया फीचर जोड़ो
School
- कंप्यूटर लैब
- प्रोग्रामिंग सीखो
- होमवर्क पूरा करो
- प्रोजेक्ट बनाओ
Home Electronics
- रिमोट सेट करो
- टाइम लगाओ
- मशीन चलाओ
- सेटिंग बदलो
Job Interview
- मेरा अनुभव
- प्रोग्रामिंग भाषाएं
- प्रोजेक्ट मैनेजर
- समस्या समाधान
Tech News
- नया अपडेट
- सुरक्षा खतरा
- आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस
- डिजिटल इंडिया
Conversation Starters
"क्या आपको प्रोग्राम करना पसंद है?"
"आपने कौन सी प्रोग्रामिंग भाषा सीखी है?"
"क्या आप प्रोग्राम करना जानते हैं?"
"क्या प्रोग्राम करना भविष्य के लिए ज़रूरी है?"
"आपका सबसे पसंदीदा प्रोग्राम कौन सा है?"
Journal Prompts
आज मैंने प्रोग्राम करना सीखा और मुझे कैसा लगा...
अगर मैं एक रोबोट प्रोग्राम कर पाता, तो वह क्या करता...
प्रोग्रामिंग क्यों एक महत्वपूर्ण कौशल है...
मेरे पसंदीदा सॉफ्टवेयर को किसने प्रोग्राम किया होगा...
भविष्य में प्रोग्रामिंग कैसे बदल जाएगी...
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, that would sound very strange. For a wedding or event, use 'aayojan karna' or 'plan banana'.
Among young developers, 'coding karna' is very common, but 'program karna' is the standard term in education and news.
You can say 'Main ek programmer hoon'. Most job titles remain in English.
It is treated as masculine. Therefore, we say 'program kiya' (masculine) and not 'program ki'.
Yes, you can say 'Washing machine ko program karna' for setting its cycles.
The past tense is 'program kiya' (singular masculine).
No, programming languages are always used in their English names.
There are words like 'abhikalan', but they are almost never used in real life.
You can say 'phir se program karna' or 're-program karna'.
Yes, Urdu uses the same English loanword with 'karna'.
Test Yourself 79 questions
Write a sentence in Hindi: 'I will program a robot tomorrow.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'She likes to program in Python.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'Learning to program is important.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'He has programmed a new website.'
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Write a sentence in Hindi: 'We should program securely.'
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Say out loud: 'Main computer program karna seekh raha hoon.'
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Say out loud: 'Kya aapne naya software program kiya?'
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Listen and write: 'Hamein ise behtar tareeke se program karna chahiye.'
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Summary
The phrase 'प्रोग्राम करना' is the standard way to say 'to program' in Hindi. It is most commonly used in IT and educational settings. Example: 'उसने गेम प्रोग्राम किया' (He programmed the game).
- A compound verb meaning 'to program' machines or computers.
- Used extensively in technical and professional Hindi contexts.
- Combines the English 'program' with the Hindi verb 'karna'.
- Essential for discussing modern technology, apps, and software development.
The 'Ne' Rule
In the past tense, remember 'Maine program kiya'. The verb 'kiya' agrees with 'program'.
Loanword Logic
Hindi loves English tech words. Don't feel guilty for using 'program' instead of a pure Hindi word.
Natural Flow
Say it quickly like one word 'program-karna' for a more native sound.
Context Matters
Use it for machines, chips, computers, and software only.
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