Also known as
  • Software Programmer,
  • Software Developer,
  • Software Engineer,
  • Programmer,
  • Computer Programmer
A programmer is someone who writes computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computer programming or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices or professes a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. A programmer's primary computer language (C, Java, C++, etc.) is often prefixed to the above titles, and those who work in a web environment often prefix their titles with web. A programmer is not a software developer, software engineer, computer scientist, or software analyst. These profession typically refer to individuals possessing programming skills as well as other software engineering skills. For this reason, the term programmer is sometimes considered an insulting or derogatory oversimplification of these other professions. This has sparked much debate among developers, analysts, computer scientists, programmers, and outsiders who continue to be puzzled at the subtle... full article at wikipedia
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Created by Metaweb Oct 22, 2006
Last edited by tina526 Jun 26, 2008
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Recent Discussions about Programmer

Merge with Programmer

jw
"This should probably be merged with the topic 'Programmer', if that's possible. (I don't know how..."
"Hi jw,  Looks like you figured it out.  Thanks for marking this topic for merge. "

Well then that settles it

"What does it mean to be categorized as both a Programmer and a Software Engineer? "
"Its more of a legal (and partly egotistical) distinction. The DOL and Cal EDD use these categories..."

Merge with Programmer

"The DOL disagrees :)Computer Programmer Computer Software Engineer, ApplicationsComputer Software..."