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**Programming** is an integral part of building a [robot](robot). [Fabrication](fabrication "Fabrication") is necessary to have something to work with; but, without the brains, the robot is impotent. This is where programming comes in. A program is simply a set of instructions to the computer (the [Robot Controller](robot-controller) in this case). The computer then responds, based on these instructions. The response might be effecting an actuator, sending power to a motor, or anything else the programmer desires.

## Programming topics on FIRSTwiki

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## See also

* [Control System](control-system)
* [ChiefDelphi's Programming Forum](http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=51)