programador
[pro-gra-ma-DOR]
nounmasculinepl: programadores
programmer
1. A person who writes computer code and develops software applications
The programmer fixed the bug in the application.
O programador corrigiu o erro no aplicativo.
2. A person who designs and creates computer programs and software systems
She is a skilled programmer with expertise in Java and Python.
Ela é uma programadora experiente com conhecimento em Java e Python.
3. A device or person that sets parameters or schedules for automatic operations
The programmer controls the timing of the washing machine cycles.
O programador controla o tempo dos ciclos da máquina de lavar.
In Brazil, 'programador' is the standard professional term for software developers and is widely used in tech companies, educational institutions, and job markets. The tech industry in Brazil has grown significantly, making this profession increasingly valued. The term is gender-neutral in professional contexts, though 'programadora' specifically refers to a female programmer. In Portugal, both 'programador' and 'desenvolvedor' are used interchangeably, with the latter becoming more prevalent in recent years.
NYC Slang
coder, dev, code monkey
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