When explaining what I do to family members and folks who aren't in the tech space, using the word 'hacking' or 'hacker' makes them think I break into people's computers for a living (which I am not obviously). What's the best alternative word for 'hacker'?
Ask HN: What's the best alternative word for 'hacker'
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Re: Ask HN: What's the best alternative word for 'hacker'
#2I just say 'programmer', it's certainly easier than 'Someone burdened with inexhaustible curiosity'
Re: Ask HN: What's the best alternative word for 'hacker'
#3programmer, developer, software engineer, coder
Re: Ask HN: What's the best alternative word for 'hacker'
#4What do you do?