# Programming Merit Badge

- Eagle-required: No
- Category: Physical Science
- Official requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/programming/
- Pamphlet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Programming.pdf
- Last synced from scouting.org: 2026-03-29
- Requirements: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/programming/requirements/index.md
- Digital Resource Guide: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/programming/guide/index.md

Learn to write, debug, and demonstrate programs in three languages, explore programming careers, and understand software safety practices to earn this merit badge.