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A person whose job is to design and program computer programs, apps, or websites.
Die Entwickler haben ein neues Sicherheitsupdate für die Software veröffentlicht.
The developers have released a new security update for the software.
developer
A person or company that designs new technical products, processes, or concepts and brings them to market maturity.
Die Entwickler in der Automobilindustrie arbeiten an effizienteren Elektromotoren.
Developers in the automotive industry are working on more efficient electric motors.
developer
A person or company that buys, builds on, and markets land or properties (real estate developer).
Der Entwickler plant den Bau einer neuen Wohnsiedlung am Stadtrand.
The developer is planning the construction of a new residential development on the outskirts of the city.
developer
A chemical solution used in analog photography to make the latent image on film or photographic paper visible.
In der Dunkelkammer legte er den belichteten Film vorsichtig in die Schale mit dem Entwickler.
In the darkroom, he carefully placed the exposed film into the tray with the developer.
The word 'Entwickler' (developer) is derived from the verb 'entwickeln' (to develop). The ending '-er' refers to the person who carries out this activity. 'Entwickeln' means to create something new or to unfold something step by step.
Ein guter Entwickler muss kreativ sein und Probleme lösen können.
A good developer has to be creative and able to solve problems.
'Der Entwickler' (the developer) belongs to a word family. The verb is 'entwickeln' (to develop), and the abstract noun is 'die Entwicklung' (development). If you know one word, you can often understand the others.
Die Entwicklung der neuen Software hat ein Jahr gedauert.
The development of the new software took a year.
You can tell which kind of developer is meant from context. Words like 'Software' or 'Code' point to the programmer, 'Grundstück' (plot of land/property) or 'bauen' (to build) to the real estate developer, and 'Dunkelkammer' (darkroom) to photographic chemistry.
Der Immobilien-Entwickler plant, auf dem Gelände neue Wohnungen zu bauen.
The real estate developer plans to build new apartments on the site.
A software developer 'schreibt Code' (writes code), 'programmiert eine Anwendung' (programs an application), 'behebt Fehler (Bugs)' (fixes errors/bugs), or 'veröffentlicht ein Update' (releases an update).
Die Entwickler haben die ganze Nacht gearbeitet, um den kritischen Fehler zu beheben.
The developers worked all night to fix the critical bug.
inventor
Der Erfinder refers to the original innovation behind a new thing, method, or concept. Der Entwickler designs and works on a technical product, process, or concept until it is ready for the market. In principle, one person can fulfill both roles.
Der Entwickler machte das neue Messgerät nach vielen Tests marktreif.
After many tests, the developer brought the new measuring device to market readiness.
Der Erfinder hatte die ursprüngliche Idee für das neue Messgerät.
The inventor had the original idea for the new measuring device.
