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Andrew Young
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Andrew Young
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Posted by Andrew Young
Andrew Young
Courses Plus Student 639 Points

What's the difference between coder and programmer?

We all know there isn't a job title call coder so let's not talk this point.

I found out some articles said recently as Scratch, Hour of Code etc. has been released the term code has to be more like playful/fun programming with blocks, buttons instead of the complex text-only programming.

As programmer they said, they're more likely to master a few languages (e.g. HTML & CSS & JS) and helps others to build apps, they're professional instead of someone who just play with some blocks.

So here's the question, should you introduce yourself as a coder or a programmer or both ok? (Let's say you are more like the programmer who master some languages)

And will you got some negative points in the interview if you say yourself is a coder?

Will big tech companies (Google, FaceBook) hire someone who introduces they're coder?

3 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

I'm only aware of these terms being synonyms, and that "coder" is a more informal term. If you're meeting with peers, I can't see how it would make a difference if you describe yourself with either.

But I would recommend sticking with the more formal terms when talking with management or other non-technical types. In those situations I usually prefer "Software Developer" to either of those.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

I like that "developer" is in the middle and covers all the bases. :wink:

E Mula
E Mula
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E Mula
E Mula
5,081 Points

i say programmer,but there is still a lot of titles in between