Computer science is generally understood as the study of computers and computational systems. These computational systems are, in turn, applied to solve real-life problems across diverse sectors.

Computer science involves much more than writing code. It blends technical knowledge —like programming, algorithms and data systems — with soft skills, such as communication and problem-solving.

Computer science education will probably focus less on coding and more on computational thinking and A.I. literacy, said Mary Lou Maher, a director of the Computing Research Association.