Definition

A person who writes computer programs or software.

Example

The coder worked late into the night to finish the project on time.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new coder in our class?

Yeah, I heard they're really good at programming!

I wonder if they can help us with our project.

That would be awesome! We could really use a talented coder on our team.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coder → It is formed from "code" (from Latin *codex*, meaning a book or manuscript) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A coder is a person who writes or creates code, typically in programming or computing contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'code' as a set of instructions, and the '-er' indicates a person. So, a coder is someone who creates instructions or code.

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