编程猿 (biānchéng yuán) — Translates to 'coding monkey
Literally translates to 'coding monkey.' This term is often used to refer to software developers in a somewhat self-deprecating or humorous way, suggesting that they are just following orders.
Example Usage
作为一个编程猿，我每天都在写代码。
As a coding monkey, I write code every day.
Cultural Context
Used in tech circles to acknowledge the sometimes monotonous nature of programming work.
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