A programmer, computer programmer, developer, dev, coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computer programming or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices or professes a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst.
I will talk about two area of programming (full stack web development and Mobile App development) because the above two have given me sleepless night on which I should go into full-time.
The above picture shows a total breakdown(pictorial breakdown) of what a full stack web developer should do and by definition, it means being able to develop a full functional web system be it front-end or back-end development. It doesn't stop there as he/she (full stack programmer) is able to write more or many codes and in-time can venture into building a software.
The above picture depicts what a mobile App developer should and must be able to do, he/she(programmer) uses language such as JAVA etc to embed what has already being programmed by making it responsive to fit and show on any mobile.
Now my reason for taking time to define or talk differently about this fields of programming is that for over two weeks, I have been battling with thoughts on which to make a full time carrier and after series of consultations, I have chosen "full stack web development "
REASON!!!
Full stack web development has more prospect in the market than mobile app development. It equally gives one room to learn multiple languages and as we all know, there is a saying and I quote "knowledge is power ", for programmers, the more language you learn, the more relevant you are. I also like the feel I get from designing and developing a web.
For Young Minds out there ready to program, go for what you like and can handle "brain capacity " and not what you see your friends doing.
If you have a reason or don't agree with my analysis, please feel free to comment. Thank you.