Who is a Programmer

The cluster centers on debates about the unique abilities, mindset, and exclusivity of programmers compared to non-programmers, often questioning who truly qualifies as one.

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dvrp Dec 31, 2025 View on HN

Not if they're not programmers!

earthbee Jun 21, 2023 View on HN

Most people who can program aren't programmers

fancyfredbot Mar 17, 2025 View on HN

That sounds like something a programmer would say.

palish Oct 22, 2009 View on HN

For a human, maybe. We're programmers.

ss2003 Sep 12, 2018 View on HN

Not everyone is cut out to be a programmer

freeone3000 Dec 4, 2020 View on HN

Programmers can. Most people cannot.

cardmagic Jun 20, 2016 View on HN

What do you believe that many programmers your know don't agree with?

jacquesm Jun 18, 2017 View on HN

That's more than most programmers.

davelnewton Feb 22, 2017 View on HN

That's what programmers do too.

pbowyer Apr 23, 2015 View on HN

I think that's because programmers are humans, not machines :)