Programmeerin

Programmeerin is not a standard term in German. The profession’s feminine form is Programmiererin, formed from the masculine Programmierer plus the feminine suffix -in, or derived from the verb programmieren. A female software developer is typically referred to as Programmiererin in standard usage and documentation.

Spelling and etymology: The root is programmier- from the verb programmieren (to program). The masculine noun is Programmierer; the feminine form is Programmiererin. The form “Programmeerin” is generally considered incorrect in standard German and is usually seen as a misspelling or a mistaken blend of the English/French spelling “programme” with a German suffix.

Usage and gender language: In contemporary German, many contexts aim for gender-inclusive language. This can involve presenting both forms (Programmiererin und Programmiererin) or using neutral constructions such as Programmierinnen und Programmierern, or gender-neutral alternatives like Programmierpersonal or gendered forms with typographic variants (Programmiererinnen, Programmierer*innen). Styles vary by institution and region, and the goal is to improve clarity and representation.

Role and tasks: Programmierinnen work in software development, designing, writing, testing, debugging, and maintaining code. They may specialize in areas such as web development, mobile applications, data processing, or embedded systems, and often collaborate with teams on software architecture, version control, and quality assurance.

See also: Programmer, Programmiererin, Programmierung, Softwareentwicklung.