You've just spent the whole day trying to solve a problem, a design problem, a bug, etc. You know the solution is simple but you just can't see it.

A colleague walks past and notices your anguish: "What's up?".

"Oh, I'm ...". You explain the problem and what you have done so far. However you suddenly discover the solution before you have finished speaking! So far your colleague has been as useful as a cardboard cutout.

This happens often and I think it is due to you having to present your problem to someone in a way that you think will aid their understanding, often dispensing with some of the details. In doing so, you also clarify your own thoughts, untying them in your mind to eventually cite a solution.

Sometimes all it needs is a cardboard cutout of your favorite GURU!

-- RussFreeman.

Also sometimes known as a Programmer's Dummy - DarrenTarbard
My Cardboard Programmer was outsourced to a shoebox in India.
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The most insulting thing you could possibly say to a Finnish programmer.
(a)Did you write this pile of junk?
(b)Yes
(a)You fucking java programmer!
(b)*sulk*
by not_mm January 11, 2005
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Often used to describe the way a programmer's face looks after little or no sleep over a prolonged period of time.

Can also be used to descibe a programmer's face after spending more than 5 days inside, in front of a computer.

Programmer's Interface usually includes:

- Dark circles around the eyes
- Bloodshot eyes
- Pale skin
- Stubble (if male)
Programmer 1: Hey man, you look rough today.

Programmer 2: Yeah, I've got some serious Programmer's Interface going on today.

Programmer 1: Been up for a few days programming again?

Programmer 2: Yeah. Pretty much.
by Jabdennel July 30, 2011
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DARE (Drug - Abuse - Resistance - Education)

some dumb programme telling kiddos not to do drugs and Marijuana. also, it says to be nice to people or else they'll secretly hate you. also no bulling.

Actually, Marijuana kills absolutely no one. I mean, that doesn't mean it perfectly safe. smoking weed under the age of 25 can lead to memory problems and stoof. if your an adult, it's really your choice.

Bulling is bad tho, don't do.
don't do drugs kiddo... or you'll DIE!!!
-DARE programme
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Real programmer are:

- programmers that code machine code/assembly

- programmers that can real code of programming language that he did not know

- programmers that can learn new programming languages in 10 minutes

- programmers that use C/C++ and other low-level programming languages.

- programmers that do not use an IDE such as Visual Studio, instead, they use cat, vi, nano or other command line text editors
You are not a real programmer? You are still writing Visual Basic.
by SM++ May 24, 2009
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Soft hands of a man, namely a computer nerd, who does not work manual labor, but stays indoors as his job is in an office thus giving him feminine, non calloused hands. Computer nerds and excessive masturbation with lotion is mutually exclusive.
Man A) "I need to keep my hands in good shape; I have smooth hands, smooth girly hands."
Man B) "programmer hands is the correct terminology."
by robotron27 November 30, 2010
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noun
a large butt as a result of sitting in front of a computer all day coding, eating, testing, eating....repeat
During my time as a developer for a software company, I developed programmer's butt and had to quit my job to become a personal trainer
by Happy Girly of course! February 18, 2010
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