Can I be both programmer and hacker?

All hackers and developers are programmers. Many programmers, and even developers, are not creative enough to be considered hackers. Many programmers, and even hackers, are not educated or experienced enough to be considered developers.

Which country has the most programmers?

The HackerRank study that China and Russia had the most talented programmers and developers. Developers from China outscored programmers from other countries not only in mathematics but also in functional programming and data structure challenges.

Can a programmer be considered a hacker?

Many programmers, and even developers, are not creative enough to be considered hackers. Many programmers, and even hackers, are not educated or experienced enough to be considered developers.

Can You Hack Without knowing a programming language?

However,this doesn’t mean you can’t hack without knowing a programming language. You can hack something, but you’d not be called a hacker. You just used some other hacker’s scripts,which they made with hard-work. You’d not be harvesting your own knowledge, you’d be borrowing other peoples’ ideas.

What is the difference between hacking and software engineering?

Eric Raymond, a notable programmer and personality in the original computer community, defines a hacker like so, “An intelligent, creative, and open-minded individual who enjoys problem-solving, learning, and the sharing of knowledge above all else.” “Software Engineer” is synonymous with Developer.

Is it possible to be a hacker without any formal training?

It is possible for someone to have engineer/developer-type skills without formal training, but it is not common. In the security world, a hacker also means multiple things. For testers it usually means someone who understands systems and can defeat their security controls.