Coder
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
A person who writes computer code, often used more casually and broadly than titles like software engineer or developer. In tech culture the word can carry different connotations depending on context, from beginner enthusiasm to a focus on implementation over systems design.
In plain English: Someone who writes computer programs.
Example: "She started as a self-taught coder before moving into backend engineering."
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