developer

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a person who creates or modifies software

   The developer fixed the bug and added a regression test.

2. 2
   noun

   a person or company that prepares land or buildings for sale or use

   The developer converted the old factory into apartments.

3. 3
   noun

   a chemical solution used to develop photographic film

   The darkroom smelled faintly of developer and fixer.

From develop + -er. The suffix marks an agent: one who brings software, land, film, or another thing into a fuller state.

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