der Programmierer
programmer
A person whose job is to write and develop computer programs, software, or websites.
EXAMPLE
Der Programmierer arbeitet an einer neuen App für Mobiltelefone.
The programmer is working on a new app for mobile phones.
der Programmierer
programmer
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Word structure
The word is derived from the verb 'programmieren' (to program). The ending '-er' is often used in German to refer to a male person who performs a particular activity.
EXAMPLE
Ein guter Programmierer muss logisch denken können.
A good programmer has to be able to think logically.
Word family
'Der Programmierer' (the programmer) belongs to a word family with the verb 'programmieren' (to program) and the noun 'das Programm' (the program). If you know one of these words, you can understand the others more easily.
EXAMPLE
Er lernt gerade, wie man ein Computerprogramm programmiert.
He is currently learning how to program a computer program.
Typical collocations
Common formulations are 'als Programmierer arbeiten' (to work as a programmer) or 'Programmierer bei' (programmer at) followed by a company name. People also speak of a 'Team von Programmierern' (team of programmers).
EXAMPLE
Sie arbeitet seit fünf Jahren als Programmiererin bei einer großen Technologiefirma.
She has been working as a programmer at a large technology company for five years.
Compare with
Programmierer vs Entwickler
developer
Der Entwickler and der Programmierer can both create software. Der Entwickler often refers to the broader role: a developer designs the product and can take on additional development tasks. Der Programmierer places greater emphasis on writing and editing code. Use „Programmierer“ when the programming work is the main focus.
Programmierer
Als Programmierer schrieb er den Code für die neue App und beseitigte mehrere Fehler.
As a programmer, he wrote the code for the new app and fixed several bugs.
Entwickler
Als Entwickler plante sie die App, besprach die Anforderungen und programmierte wichtige Funktionen.
As a developer, she planned the app, discussed the requirements, and programmed important features.
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