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| 2132 COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS |
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Computer programmers write, test and maintain computer
programs to meet the needs of users of computer systems.
Tasks include:
(a) studying program intent, output requirements, nature and
sources of input data, internal checks and other controls
required in consultation with Computer systems designers
and analysts and subject-matter specialists-.
(b) preparing detailed logical workflow charts and diagrams and
establishing sequence of steps for data input and computer
processing operations;
(c) writing and providing detailed documentation of computer
programs in a machine code, assembler, or high-level
language such as PL/l, COBOL, FORTRAN, PASCAL, BASIC or C,
based when necessary on specifications provided by Computer
systems designers and analysts, and testing programs to
eliminate errors-.
(d) maintaining computer programs and their documentation to
take account of changed input or output specifications or
hardware configurations;
(e) performing related tasks-.
(f) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Programmer
- Programmer, communications
- Programmer, database
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