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by mbrodersen 1310 days ago
Declarative: Specify the result you want. Imperative: Specify (step by step) how to get the result you want.

Examples:

Declarative: I want a PC with the following code installed: X, Y and Z. Imperative: First upgrade X, then install Y, then uninstall W, then install Y and Z.