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(1) Typically refers to a programmer with limited experience who writes simple programs. The term tends to imply a junior level; however, it may also refer to experienced programmers who are part...
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Definition: coder
(1) Typically refers to a programmer with limited experience who writes simple programs. The term tends to imply a junior level; however, it may also refer to experienced programmers who are part of a very large development group that parcels out tiny pieces of the pie to many individuals. See also codec.
(2) A person who assigns special codes to data. See encode.
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