Translation guide
The activity of writing computer programs. In Japanese, the loanword プログラミング is most common, but native terms like プログラム作成 are also used. The verb 'to program' is usually プログラミングをする or プログラムを書く.
I'm learning programming.
The act or field of writing computer software.
The most common and direct equivalent, used in almost all contexts.
I'm studying programming.
Programming is difficult but fun.
Literally 'program creation'. More formal or technical, often used in documentation or specifications.
I will explain the procedure for programming.
Refers to the work or task of programming, emphasizing the labor aspect.
That's all for today's programming work.
Arranging events or broadcasts in a schedule.
Setting a machine to operate automatically.
While 'programming' in English can refer to TV/radio schedules, in Japanese プログラミング almost exclusively means computer programming. Use 編成 (へんせい) or 番組編成 (ばんぐみへんせい) for broadcast scheduling.
Check this week's programming.
To say 'to program', use プログラミングをする or プログラムを書く (write a program). The verb プログラミングする is also used but less common than the noun+する pattern.
Programming is an essential skill.
The festival programming includes music and dance.
Here 'programming' means the lineup of events, so プログラム is used.
Specifically 'program scheduling' for broadcasts.
The new programming lineup was announced.