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Swiss federal authorities

620100 Computer programming activities

Information: This code has a codification rule

This type includes the writing, modifying, testing and supporting of software.

This type includes:

  • designing the structure and content of, and/or writing the computer code necessary to create and implement:
  • systems software (including updates and patches)
  • software applications (including updates and patches)
  • databases
  • web pages
  • customising of software, i.e. modifying and configuring an existing application so that it is functional within the clients' information system environment

This type excludes:

  • publishing packaged software (see 582900)
  • translation or adaptation of non-customised software for a particular market on own account (see 582900)
  • planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies, even though providing software might be an integral part (see 620200)

If computer programming (620100) and computer consulting (620200) activities are carried out, computer programming takes precedence 620100.