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Good programmer � future hacker
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White-collar programmer
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Two-finger typist
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Programming
Style
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Uses
comments in all parts of code that is understandable at a later date and to
beginners, including Authorship and ownership, Revisions, Input and output
definitions.� Uses tabs to clearly identify loops and conditional
statements.� Code is easy to follow and parts are clearly identifiable.
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Some
comments may exist.� Uses tabs to clearly identify loops and conditional
statements.� Code is easy to follow and parts are clearly identifiable.�
Complex procedures may have an explanation.� Authorship and ownership is
noted.
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No
comments exist.� No indenting in code.� Empty lines may exist to identify
separate parts of code.� Code is mostly written on separate lines.
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Ability
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Can
compress code down into fewer lines than thought possible.� Knows all the
short-cuts.� Understands how to make the program use less resources or run
faster.� Knows Assembler, 2 or more other programming languages, and l33t.
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Understands
basic principles of problem solving using programming.� Is only adept at
one programming language.� Understands logic statements and flow-chart
diagrams.
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Little
or no understanding of code exists.� Plagiarism is rife.� Has trouble
understanding the �help� functions.� Will grasp visual cues easily.
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Problem-solving
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Is
not challenged in solo games, but enjoys playing thinking games against
others (like chess or Warcraft�).� Writes moderate programs in under a day.
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Can
solve moderately difficult problems.� May be able to put together a 3-D
puzzle if given enough time.� Knows the name of the castle-thingo in chess.
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Finds
it difficult to solve problems.� Is generally bad at games more complex
than noughts-and-crosses.� Good at physical sport or fashion (a type of
sport).
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Fashion
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Black.�
Usually seen in a trench coat, weather permitting.
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Wears
t-shirts that has computer jargon on them.� Most of the wardrobe looks like
it is more than five years old and in dire need of repair.
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Looks
like most other people seen outdoors (note: high-end computer users rarely
see outdoors and may not know it exists � Sun hurts).
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Computer
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Buys
computer parts regularly and knows all the best equipment.� Their computer
may be sitting in a vat of non-conductive oil for coolant.
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Spent
up to $2,000 on a computer, but may not know the best brands.� Likes things
because they look nice or are easy to use.
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May
not have one, or owns a gaming console instead.
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