real programmer 

some old fart(usually 40-60 years old) that started with programming back in the 50s-60s-70s, and only codes in machine code(or with bin and hexa...and MAYBE Assembly if he's feeling lazy).
they usually hate most of the "new" stuff like IDE, and newer languages...

google "Story of Mel" and "real programmer" for more info ;)

(on some public internet forum)

some new guy: d00ds, check out th1s k00l program I wrote in Visual Basic

real programmer: Visual Basic? back in the day we didn't have crap like that, in fact.. back in '71, I wrote the beta-version of pong, using Machine Code...

some new guy: Machine Code? ye whatevah, I wrote s0me h4x0r machine c0de in VB some dayz ago.. beat that

real programmer by Jonathan. May 14, 2006

the programmer 

The person at your place of business who subtly or not so sublty manipulated events for his own amusement. Often instigates encounters with the likes of the goat and koliyah.

Hey koliyah, why do you think I am the programmer?

Who says I think that?

Everybody, I heard you say it.

How did you hear me?

the programmer by Nottobrite September 19, 2005

computer programmer 

A person who designs and writes (codes) computer programs that are then compiled using a compiler, which produces object code (AKA code) and an executable.

Software developers hire many computer programmers to create numerous applications and games for them.

computer programmer by Soulsphere May 7, 2008

Rockstar Programmer

A computer programmer with such strong skills and so much specific experience that they are the equivalent of a rock star in the domain of software. Many people play guitar pretty well, but only a few become rock stars. These programmers can develop more software than 5 - 10 newly hired regular programmers because they know what needs to be done and how to do it. They also might set the architecture of the product that dozens will build upon. Usually associated with dot com websites.

Jeff was the guy behind ebay.com He's a rockstar programmer.

Rockstar Programmer by ChrisTTT April 5, 2010

Horny Indian Programmer 

acronym: HIP.
Horny Indian Programmer, or HIP is a term used to describe any Middle Eastern male with a computer who sends random Private Messages to women in a real-time text chat such as Yahoo. Generally, they are seeking to obtain Green Cards through gullible women. They are usually horrid spellers, although many are doing it on purpose and can probably spell quite well.

I just got a PM from a HIP named Muhammed_Pushadi20002004 asking "U wat 2 b my wife, u come 2 india?"I iggied his damn ass.

Horny Indian Programmer by Chickens Wife June 13, 2004

Retired-programmer syndrome 

A syndrome in which the sufferer thinks they're far superior to others in every way for the sole reason that they were once a programmer. Usually also have Real-Programmer Syndrome, usually act like vegans.

A: I was once a programmer, but have since retired. Did I tell you that I'm a retired programmer? Helloo??
B: Nobody. Gives. A. Fuck.
A: HOW DARE YOU TALK TO ME LIKE THAT I USED TO WRITE MILLIONS OF PAGES OF CODE BACK WHEN WE HAD TO WRITE NUMBERS BEFORE OUR LINES TO KEEP TRACK OF- You get it. A classic example of Retired-Programmer Syndrome.

Retired-programmer syndrome by Steff a knee March 3, 2019

The Programmer's Curse 

When learning a new language, unless your first working sample is "Hello World" you will be cursed and will struggle to use that language for anything useful.

I was learning Ruby on Rails but because I didn't start with a "Hello World" example, I've been struggling with it from Day One.

Bob: "Hey, Jim. I can't seem to understand why my Ruby on Rails project just won't work."
Jim: "Did you start with a basic "Hello World" example to show you understand the basics?"
Bob: "Heck no! Why would I waste my time."
Jim: <smh> "Well, good luck, Jim. You've cursed yourself with The Programmer's Curse.

The Programmer's Curse by h4rper August 28, 2019