---
type: "term"
title: "Coder"
description: "A development role focused on implementation and craftsmanship, responsible for writing functional, efficient code according to established patterns, implementing specific security controls at the code level, and following secure coding practices."
resource: "tlctc:term:coder"
tags:
  - "glossary"
---
# Coder

A development role focused on implementation and craftsmanship, responsible for writing functional, efficient code according to established patterns, implementing specific security controls at the code level, and following secure coding practices. Primary responsibility for addressing threat clusters #2, #3, and implementation details of #4, #5, and #7. Contrasts with the Programmer role which focuses on architecture and strategy.

**Related reading:** [Taming SonarQube with TLCTC (Secure-Dev pt 2)](https://www.tlctc.net/tlctc-sdlc-dev-blog.html), [Programmer vs Coder in TLCTC (Secure-Dev pt 1)](https://www.tlctc.net/tlctc-sdlc-prog-coder.html), [Adding the Developer's View to TLCTC](https://www.tlctc.net/tlctc-definitions-sdlc-prog-coder.html)