A person who sits at a computer all day, copying and pasting things from the Internet. He works a remote job with a 400k salary but he eats ramen and lives in a crappy apartment with 4 other dudes.
by programmernerd May 22, 2022

A person or group of people who wants their code to work but also question their method if code does not work, but If code works they also question their method.
by A Common Programmer November 25, 2021

Som1: Are you a programmer?
Me: Yes.
My Brain: *Converting coffee into code* please do not move in the process! (in robot voice)
Me: Yes.
My Brain: *Converting coffee into code* please do not move in the process! (in robot voice)
by BGP100 July 19, 2022

noun. pro-gram-er
Someone who can solve a problem you didn't know you had, in a way only he and god understand.
See also: wizard, magician
Someone who can solve a problem you didn't know you had, in a way only he and god understand.
See also: wizard, magician
by DTheIcyDragon January 6, 2024

"You're not a real programmer if you're not trans woman."
"Real programmers wear programming socks."
"She wears the socks of a real programmer."
"Real programmers wear programming socks."
"She wears the socks of a real programmer."
by Lil'ith Rose January 2, 2024

by LeSouffleDeVersailles January 27, 2025

A walk or stroll taken by a computer programmer which allows them to put distance between themselves and their work.
Programmers engaging in this behavior are usually still working while the change of scenery helps them perform the mental gymnastics of problem solving. They can frequently be seen carrying insulated cups of coffee when performing this activity.
Plural: When more than one programmer engages in this behavior it is known as a 'Programmer Prom' when standing side by side or 'Programmer Parade' when standing in queue.
Programmers engaging in this behavior are usually still working while the change of scenery helps them perform the mental gymnastics of problem solving. They can frequently be seen carrying insulated cups of coffee when performing this activity.
Plural: When more than one programmer engages in this behavior it is known as a 'Programmer Prom' when standing side by side or 'Programmer Parade' when standing in queue.
by Mother of the Nerds June 10, 2024
