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Applications programmers write and maintain programmable code outlined in technical instructions and specifications for software applications and operating systems. Their tasks include: a) writing and maintaining program code outlined in instructions and specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards; b) revising, repairing or expanding existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements; c) conducting trial runs of programs and software applications to confirm that they will produce the desired information; d) compiling and writing documentation of program development; e) identifying and communicating technical problems, processes and solutions. Example of the occupations classified here: Application programmer, C Language programmer, Cobol programmer, Java programmer, Oracle programmer, RPG 400 programmer, Sequel programmer, Turbo pascal programmer, Visual basic programmer, Visual foxpro programmer, Visual interdev programmer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Multimedia programmer - 2513, Programmer analyst - 2512, Software developer - 2512