Definitions by John Standish

programmer 

One who can read the following example

if( !User.IsProgrammer ){
return "Everyone Else";
}

programmer by John Standish October 19, 2007

code monkey 

One who copies all code from other sources and prays that their code compiles. Normally used in a negative manner when used by more experienced programmers.

Programmer A: Bob is such a code monkey!
Programmer B: Oh my god did he use the same code more than 4 times in one method?

code monkey by John Standish October 19, 2007