Coding is a term used to refer to the drone-type work in which one cranks out code and implements known algorithms arranged to work together as a program by programmers. The coder and programmer is often the same person, leading to confusion.
Additionally, programs are either system software or application software. Application software is often shortened to the term "app". Due to the more common nature of application software, there is a common misconception that "app" is used to mean "program", when in actuality it is specifying the type of program as being application software.
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Anonymous2013-04-30 20:14
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Software is still software as long as the language used is turing complete. Whether the program is in the form of a function library, or low level OS function, or high level application program, or interpreted script, these are all programs.
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Anonymous2013-04-30 21:12
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All of those are programs, but not all are apps.
I remember when trekkies decided they should be called trekkers due to the belief that the former was somehow insulting. But they were still fans of star trek. Pedantic etymology won't change how you're viewed by non programmers.
Sounds better to me and that's all that matters, now get out of my way before I end you.
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Anonymous2013-05-01 15:04
It would be better to distinguish programmers and coders (code monkeys). The former are taught, qualified, experienced writers of computer programs while the latter are just monkeys combining bricks from standard library to implement what the programmers said to them.
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Anonymous2013-05-04 15:56
bump
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Anonymous2013-05-04 18:53
``Apps" just needs time. It's clearly the better term.