Programmer

Updated: 06/22/2024 by Computer Hope

A programmer may refer to any of the following:

Computer programming

1. Alternatively called a coder or software developer, a programmer is an individual who writes code or creates software for a living. Many programmers who program for a profession have a college degree in computer science. While each job differs, most programmers are responsible for creating the program or parts of a program, debugging problems, or adding onto a program.

Tip

Someone who's an expert at computer programming may be called a code guru.

Who was the first computer programmer?

Ada Lovelace is credited as being the world's first computer programmer.

2. Programmer is the Danish translation for the Windows Program Files folder.

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