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I'm a hobbyist programmer, but I'm able to use my programming in my work - even though it's not strictly related. Programming skills can be a nice extra to a c
by JimmyM 13y ago
I'm a hobbyist programmer, but I'm able to use my programming in my work - even though it's not strictly related.
Programming skills can be a nice extra to a creative or administrative skillset, especially in smaller & boutique companies.
- jowiar 13y agoThe job title gets thrown around as "data scientist" sort of evolved out of a mix of "Professional Programmer/Amateur Statistician" and "Professional Statistician/Amateur Programmer" types. Anyway, for me, programming has always been something I do, not something I am... I think this might lead to the exclusionary nature of our field a bit - I know I've looked around and seeing people who identify as programmers, not really doing the same, and wondering if I belong...
- JimmyM 13y ago> programming has always been something I do, not something I am I think this is important, it's the kind of thing that I read and think "Yes, how obvious, of course!" but in practice I wouldn't think of it myself. A very healthy way of seeing things.