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Calling all programming enthusiasts! It doesn't matter if you work professionally as a software engineer or if you're just learning to become a programmer – you will definitely relate to the content of this post much more than any other mortal human being, like me, who has no clue about coding and all the 'black magic' happening 'inside' of our computers.

This isn't the first time we've wanted to present you with a collection of memes and jokes that only the true programming brain will get. With a massive following of over 3 million people, r/ProgrammerHumor supplies its community with the best humor daily. If you missed out on our previous Bored Panda posts featuring memes shared by this community, you can click here, here, here, or here.

In order to get a better understanding of what the featured jokes mean, especially if you’re out of the computer science universe, we got in touch with Saulė, an expert in programming, who works for a solution-based company based in Lithuania. In her free time, she likes to travel and explore the unknown all around the world. Asked to briefly explain what programming is to someone who has never heard of it before, Saulė was kind enough to tell us: “It's like talking in different kinds of languages. The programmer has specific grammar and with it should explain to a foreigner what to do. So the programmer gets the client's requirements or problem and has to explain the solution to the computer.”

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Instructions Unclear, Got A Dozen Milk Bottles

Instructions Unclear, Got A Dozen Milk Bottles

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It's The Most Important Skill

It's The Most Important Skill

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds funny but kind of true. I was taught the importance of knowing how to research information. Back then - libraries, reference material etc - wasn't any internet. But these days "googling" makes sense. There is a bit of a knack to doing it well and weeding out the white noise. Still, I don't think I would list it on a CV. Or at the very least - I'd puff up the wording a bit . lol

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We were wondering what inspired Saulė to become a programmer and what she enjoys most about it. The programmer shared with us: “As a child, I loved to solve puzzles and riddles. When I got older I thought that making 3D animation was cool, and as nowadays they usually make it with IT tools, I should become a programmer. But it was not fully true. Still, I became a programmer. Programmers have more complicated puzzles and riddles, but still, by using logic, have to solve a problem. Results are the most enjoyable. It's fun to see what was created and think that it will be helpful.”

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Chaotic Magic

Chaotic Magic

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Developers Will Always Find A Way

Developers Will Always Find A Way

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There are a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes related to each profession. We know that many of them exist regarding the world of programming. We were curious what are some common misconceptions that programmers would like to debunk. Saulė mentioned a couple of them: “Men are less emotional and more logical than women, so they are better programmers. It's not true. Quality of work depends on personality, skills, and professionalism.”

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The programmer continued: “Not all programmers are nerds, geeks, or socially awkward. It is a misconception created by old movies or maybe some exceptional individuals create some really strong impressions.” And finally: “Programming is not just about writing a code. Most of the time solving problems takes a lot of thinking, planning, researching, investigating, collaborating, and writing the code can sometimes be 10 percent of all work.”

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A Rare Relatable Post From Linkedin's Vast Sea Of Boomer Humor

A Rare Relatable Post From Linkedin's Vast Sea Of Boomer Humor

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is true though. Same in traffic.... turns the music off to see better when getting lost or so. Senses can only handle so many inputs at the same time. So it is indeed better to lose some stimuli to be able to focus better on ont thing. Even when they seem unrelated...

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Lastly, asked what some common themes or topics that programmers often joke about are, and why this particular humor resonates with the community the most, Saulė highlighted: “Most of the time programmers need to think in a way that computers 'understand'. Meaning using math logic. So a lot of jokes come from 'pure' logic, which doesn't make sense or are really silly in the real world. Also, tool names, phrases, etc. have two meanings.”

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It Just Keeps Happening

It Just Keeps Happening

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can say for a fact that penguins can be stubborn. I once wrote a paper on penguins. My professor told me it would of been better if I had written it on paper.

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Ai Is Taking Over

Ai Is Taking Over

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censorshipsucks
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what I really want to know here is how a windows user managed to send an imessage.

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Steal What Is Stolen

Steal What Is Stolen

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The Life Hack :

The Life Hack :

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For Real Though

For Real Though

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And fire them after a few months because the economy has changed !

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Every Damn Time

Every Damn Time

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I See This Happening To Almost Every Senior Software Professional

I See This Happening To Almost Every Senior Software Professional

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Rahul Pawa
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, so many meetings! Fortunately most of my meetings are not a waste of my time.

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#24

These Are Confusing Times

These Are Confusing Times

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You will never get any sleep if you are using a keyboard to do your work. For starters it has 2 shifts.

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#25

Why Aren’t You Playing By The Rules Of The Game!

Why Aren’t You Playing By The Rules Of The Game!

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yep I had someone try this with me once and I just opted out when I saw the interview criteria. F**k off. I do not jump through hoops. That's what a portfolio is for. IF you look at my work and can't see that I am a genius, you are too moronic to work for.

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When Employers Want 10 Years Of Experience Before You Turn 20…

When Employers Want 10 Years Of Experience Before You Turn 20…

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or how about 10 years of experience in a programing language/tool that was created one year ago.

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Now You Have Someone To Code It

Now You Have Someone To Code It

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Client: I need you to make me a website like Facebook, only BETTER! Me: Bettering what way? Client: I don’t know, that’s your job!

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"Oh Gods Of Programming, Have You Blessed Me?"

"Oh Gods Of Programming, Have You Blessed Me?"

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It happened to me once. I spent the whole day trying to find why it worked.

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Straight Raw Dogging Vscode

Straight Raw Dogging Vscode

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#34

I Cant Help It 🤷‍♂️

I Cant Help It 🤷‍♂️

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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

im the opposite whenever im coding or smth i constantly go back lol

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#35

About To Discuss This Issue In My New Salary Negotiation

About To Discuss This Issue In My New Salary Negotiation

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Don't Just Make Money, Make A Difference

Don't Just Make Money, Make A Difference

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David A Paterson
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so true, the average wage in some countries is 100 times that in others. And a programmer tends to get paid about the same in all countries.

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5 Years And I Don't Know Anything

5 Years And I Don't Know Anything

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