Code Lifestyle
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
A playful phrase describing the habits, interests, and identity markers associated with being deeply immersed in coding. It can be affectionate or mildly mocking depending on whether it refers to healthy enthusiasm or all-consuming work.
In plain English: The lifestyle and identity associated with being heavily into coding.
Example: "The move to remote work blurred his code lifestyle and the rest of life more than he had expected, since every hobby project now lived on the same machine as the day job."