| Summary: | The article discusses computer programmers, humorously examining the evolution of their trade from 1990 to 2008. "Real programmers," as the author terms computer programmers, changed from Fortran-only programmers to working in the distributed computing environment. Topics include interoperable, heterogeneous distributed systems, advanced pointer manipulation systems, and the ever-changing technical environment. Also discussed are quiche-eating computer programmers, employees with misplaced body piercings, and academic computer scientists who are a source of amusement to real programmers.
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