non-programmers
Those without coding
Non-programmers are people who don't write computer code—the vast majority of any population.
The term usually appears when discussing software accessibility or technical communication: The interface was designed with non-programmers in mind.
It implicitly positions programming skill as a dividing line between those who can and cannot interact directly with computers at a technical level.
One who lacks experience
- newbieInexperienced person, informally
- amateurNonprofessional participant
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
- neophyteInexperienced beginner
rookie · greenhorn · trainee · fledgling · newcomer · dabbler · layperson · uninitiated
One excluded from group
- digital divideUnequal access to computers/internet
- barriersThings blocking access
- accessibilityEase of approach
- gapUnfilled space between
underserved · marginalization · gatekeeping · jargon · intimidation · imposter syndrome · technophobe · left behind
Instructional step-by-step guide
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- educationSystematic development of mind
- courseworkStudent academic tasks
- bootcampInitial military training program
workshop · literacy · upskilling · onboarding · instruction · computer literacy · digital literacy · tech support
Development without programming
- low-codeMinimal-programming software creation
- WYSIWYGDisplay matches printout
- spreadsheetsTabular data documents
- templatesPreset formats for copying
Canva · Airtable · WordPress · Squarespace · Wix · Google Sheets · Excel · drag-and-drop
Corporate needs assessor
- project managerOne who oversees organized work
- designerOne who plans appearances
- marketerOne who sells goods
- content creatorMakes digital media professionally
entrepreneur · teacher · researcher · administrator · data analyst · consultant · freelancer · creative
beginner
One who lacks experience
- newbieInexperienced person, informally
- amateurNonprofessional participant
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
neophyte · rookie · greenhorn · trainee · fledgling · newcomer · dabbler · layperson · uninitiated · end-user
outsider
One excluded from group
- digital divideUnequal access to computers/internet
- barriersThings blocking access
- accessibilityEase of approach
gap · underserved · marginalization · gatekeeping · jargon · intimidation · imposter syndrome · technophobe · left behind · overwhelmed
tutorial
Instructional step-by-step guide
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- educationSystematic development of mind
- courseworkStudent academic tasks
bootcamp · workshop · literacy · upskilling · onboarding · instruction · computer literacy · digital literacy · tech support · documentation
no-code
Development without programming
- low-codeMinimal-programming software creation
- WYSIWYGDisplay matches printout
- spreadsheetsTabular data documents
templates · Canva · Airtable · WordPress · Squarespace · Wix · Google Sheets · Excel · drag-and-drop · automation tools
business analyst
Corporate needs assessor
- project managerOne who oversees organized work
- designerOne who plans appearances
- marketerOne who sells goods
content creator · entrepreneur · teacher · researcher · administrator · data analyst · consultant · freelancer · creative · subject matter expert
non-programmersprogrammers
Those who write code
coders · developers · software developers · software engineers · engineers
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