Programmer

/ˈproʊˌɡræmər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who writes code for computer programs.

The programmer spent long hours debugging the software to ensure it was error-free.

A person who develops and maintains applications or systems software.

As a game programmer, she was responsible for creating the interactive features of the game.

An individual skilled in programming languages and methods, with a focus on writing instructions for computers.

The company hired a team of programmers to develop their new website.

Derived from the word 'program' combined with the suffix '-er' which indicates a person who performs a specific action.

code monkey

A derogatory term for a programmer who writes code without any further involvement in design or architecture.

debugging

The process of finding and fixing bugs or errors in a computer program.

full-stack developer

A programmer who can work on both the front-end and back-end portions of an application.

coding

The act of writing code, the fundamental task of programmers.

software

Programs and applications created by programmers for computers and devices.

algorithm

A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem or performing a task, often used by programmers.

Hack

The programmer decided to hack the existing code for more efficiency.

Ninja

He's a coding ninja who can solve complex problems in minutes.