I agree that there are certainly huge differences in how a professional a developer can be, but I don't think there's any minimum level below which you're "not a developer".
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And isn't part of this the lack of respect that Silicon Valley has for anything outside of developing? The stigma is generated by some developers, but the fix isn't to call more people developers, it's to increase your appreciation and understanding of other skills and knowledge.
aug 26, 2025, 2:58 am • 0 0 • view
Then you & I have some very different workplace experiences. I've seen admin folks editing PHP in Wordpress, helped my doctor fix a bug on his site, etc. None of them want to be considered developers, just given recognition for their intelligence & initiative. Using a tool is not what defines this.
aug 26, 2025, 2:54 am • 0 0 • view