Programmer
- For other uses, see Programmer (disambiguation).
A programmer or software developer is someone who programs computers, i.e., one who writes computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computer programming or to the general mass of programmers working for a software company who implement the bulk of the code in large scale software, whether it be for a large mainframe or a personal computer. One who practices or professes a formal approach to programming may also be known as a software engineer, computer scientist, or software analyst.
Ada Lovelace is considered history's first programmer. She was the first to express an algorithm intended for implementation on a computer, Charles Babbage's analytical engine, in October 1842.
Those proficient in computer programming skills may become famous, though this regard is normally limited to software engineering circles. Many of the most notable programmers are often labeled hackers. Programmers often have or project an image of individualist geekdom, resistance to "suits" (referring to both business suits and "The Establishment"), controls, and unionisation.
Professional programmers work in many settings, including corporate IT departments, big software companies, and small service firms.
See also
- Ada Byron's notes on the analytical engine
- Code
- Computer programming
- Women in computing
- Game programmer
- List of programmers
- Software development process
- Video game developer
- Software engineer
- Code monkey
- Web monkey
- Real Programmer
- Script kiddie
External links
- The US Department of Labor's description of "Computer Programmer" and "Computer Software Engineer" and statistics for employed "Computer Programmers"
- "The Future of IT Jobs in America" article
- Programmer Assist Programmer Assist is an internet based technical resource community for programmers from all around the world.ar:مبرمج
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