(1) (
CODER/decoder) See
codec.
(2) A programmer. Coders can be experienced programmers who create their own logic and write complicated software. However, the term may also refer to a junior level position whereby many programmers each have a small piece of the puzzle and follow a rigid set of specifications. See
10x coder and
programmer.
(3) A person who assigns special codes to data. See
encode.