Computational thinking is a problem-solving process that involves formulating problems in a way that enables effective solutions using a computer. It has three main stages: problem formulation through abstraction, expressing solutions in an automated way, and executing and evaluating solutions. Computational thinking dates back to the 1950s and was first termed by Seymour Papert in 1980. It involves breaking problems down, recognizing patterns, and representing problems symbolically to develop algorithms and logical steps to solve problems. Computational computing automates computational thinking to accurately identify, analyze, and solve problems.