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To me IT is blue collar, even programming is becoming blue collar too.

My friend's words were eye opener. Programming is like welding. Different languages are like different types of welding. You've got your MIG, TIG, Oxy-Acetilene. It's just the matter of learning the API.



If someone states that programming is only about learning APIs then I automatically assign him to the 'code monkey' category.


By that definition, any job requiring specific skill training is blue collar, accountants, surgeons, lawyers, ..

Maybe the only 'white collar' jobs left would be politicians and sales?


Some people consider public speaking and charisma to be learnable skills.


Yes, programming is a trade. Which is perfectly fine.




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