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* In broadcasting a '''programmer''' is one who schedules, for example, [[television]] or [[radio]] programs. In [[British English]] this is one who ''programmes'', from the spelling ''programme''.

* In field of [[computer software]], a '''programmer''' is someone who does [[computer programming]].

In this sense, a programmer may be considered a [[software engineer]] or [[developer]]. See also [[Software engineering]].

[[Ada Lovelace]] is considered the first programmer ever to express an [[algorithm]] intended for implementation on a [[computer]] in October [[1842]] and thus the first programmer, see [[Ada Byron's notes on the analytical engine]].

Those proficient in computer programming skills may become regarded as [[famous programmer]]s or [[hacker]]s.

Programmers often have or project an image of [[individualism | individualist]] [[geek]]dom, resistance to [[suit]]s, controls and [[Trade union | unionisation]].

Programmers come in all shapes and sizes. Professional programmers work in corporate IT departments, big companies or small service firms.

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor:

* Nearly half of all computer programmers held a bachelor's degree in 2002; about 1 in 5 held a graduate degree.

* Employment is expected to grow much more slowly than that of other computer specialists.

* Prospects should be best for college graduates with knowledge of a variety of programming languages and tools; those with less formal education or its equivalent in work experience should face strong competition for programming jobs.

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''See also:'' [[Programmer's day]]

[1] http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos110.htm