Imperative and Declarative programming

Through examples, we can better understand the following concepts:

Imperative programming is like giving a recipe to a chef, where you specify every single step, ingredient, and cooking technique to achieve a desired dish. You're controlling the flow of the program, step by step.

On the other hand, declarative programming is like ordering a restaurant dish. You specify what you want (the desired outcome), and the chef (the programming language or framework) determines how to make it happen. You don't need to specify the steps, conditions, or implementation details.