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Understanding how the brain reads code versus language

While both programming and reading a natural language involve deciphering symbols and instructions, recent research indicates that our brains process these

While both programming and reading a natural language involve deciphering symbols and instructions, recent research indicates that our brains process these tasks differently. Coding doesn’t heavily rely on the brain areas dedicated to language comprehension, suggesting that it is a distinct cognitive activity. Understanding how the brain processes computer code differently from natural language highlights the unique cognitive demands of programming.

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