This post is not about the difference between a coder and a programmer. I have been using the term coding for the past few years but only now realized that I am more than a coder. My friend who is a well-established software engineer calls me a software developer.
Just the other day, after reading an article about the differences, I came to realize that I am now doing all sorts of things in addition to coding. I am setting up, configuring, and administering databases. Creating APIs. Managing website hosting. Updating Node packages. Trouble-shooting. Going crazy.
What got me interested in the wonderful world of software development in the first place was my love for writing logic and code. Little did I realize that a few years later, the act of writing logic and code would occupy maybe 25% of my time. The other 75% is in configuration, bug fixing, etc. As pesky, stressful, or downright annoying as bugs can be, there is great satisfaction in fixing them.
Maybe one day when I become successful, I can hire people to do all of the extra tasks while I focus on my true love: coding logic. On a plus side, doing everything myself has enabled me to broaden my skill set. I absolutely love learning and in this profession, I must learn things each and every day.
I have not been posting here as frequently as I would have liked. I have been very busy with work, school, programming, and managing infrastructure. Brighter days are ahead and I am looking forward to posting more content and eventually interacting with like-minded people who also love software development.
