Computer programming activities

This class includes:

• designing the structure and content of, the writing, modifying (including updates and patches), testing and maintaining of software and applications, including:
  • systems software
  • video game software and applications / gaming applications
  • video game middleware
  • business and finance software applications
  • machine learning applications
  • artificial intelligence / machine vision applications
  • cybersecurity applications
  • distributed ledger applications
  • databases and 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 class also includes:

• development of applications

This class excludes:

• publishing of software or gaming on demand services, cloud-based software and gaming applications, see 58.2
• development of software associated with publishing, see 58.2
• translation or adaptation of non-customised software for a particular market on own account, see 58.29
• operation of online gaming / video game sites, see 60.39
• planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software and communication technologies, even though providing software might be an integral part, see 62.20
• data processing activities (e.g. by using blockchain / distributed ledger technology (DLT)), see 63.10
• operation of gambling sites, see 92.00
• repair and maintenance of computers and communication equipment, see 95.10