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programmer

Also known as dev, developer, coder, computer programmer, software programmer, software developer

A programmer, computer programmer or coder is an author of computer source code someone with skill in computer programming. The professional titles software developer and software engineer may be used for jobs that require a programmer.

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A programmer, also called a computer programmer or coder, is someone who writes the instructions that tell computers what to do. Professional programmers may be called software developers or software engineers, and their work is essential to creating the applications and systems we use every day.

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Occupation.name: Computer programmer
Occupation.image: File:Two women operating ENIAC (full resolution).jpg
Occupation.caption: Betty Jennings and Fran Bilas, part of the first ENIAC programming team
Occupation.official_names: Computer Programmer
Occupation.type: Profession
Occupation.activity_sector: Information technology, Software industry
Occupation.competencies: Writing and debugging computer code
Occupation.formation: Varies from apprenticeship to bachelor's degree, or self-taught