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What is the difference between a computer programmer and a software developer?

Difference between software engineer and a programmer?

  • I'd like to know the difference between a computer software engineer and a programmer. Also, which is a better career *in the field of software engineering* for businesses and ...show more

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    I've often wondered the same question since it does appear to be so interchangable of terms (I think it may be interchangable to many of the the companies listing the jobs as well, so I wouldn't focus only on one or another)... That said, for entry level jobs in each it looks like the site salary.com does describe the job titles differently (they may match more as they advance in experience, etc.). According to salary.com they both make about the same pay, although a software engineer typically requires a bachelors, while a programmer only shows an associates as being required. There are also some differences in descriptions (see below for more), but again I think it will depend heavily on the company posting the job what is really expected.

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They can be interchangeable. But realize that some people write code (program) and some people then take that code and manipulate it into other things (integrate). Any big piece of software is made up of a lot of little pieces. One person may program one piece, but then other people may that that piece and add it to other pieces. They all work on computers, though.

kako

Same thing. Programmers call themselves Software Engineers to get extra credibility because "engineering" is a highly respected profession.

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