what do non-programmers think of u?!
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some misconceptions.

1.) that you can programme anything?!

they gape when you tell them you can't (if u ever tell them so)
some think software is written overnight

2.) they think programming is "easy"
- is it not "only" programming.

3.) they think they could have done a better job than what you did?



4.) they think programming is hard - very hard like mathematics.
- actually this is not relatively true in the sense of how to learn a language not in the sense of the problem you want to use the language
to solve. some languages are ,admittedly terribly cryptic,but such languages are fast losing out to mor readable ones.

5.) they think you did everything!!
when most of your code was calling sb elses code. API's here.

6.) they think software comes with the computer or should cheap because they download it for free on the net.

7.) they think large software should come in large media!
stark users here.
[and you showing them just a cd!]
they wonder if a pdf book will 'enter' a cd or flash drive.

8.) some think programming means knowing how to use ms word or excel or softwares on a computer.

9.) some think programming is a low brain work - for artisans in the class of work for - hairdressers,tailors,carpenters, tellers etc.
this view is typically held by academically advanced people.


10.) they think your software may not work well if it doesnt look
well. like what they get internationally.

11.) they think all software should be very cheap -
like at the price pirates sell to them.
they're unfazed with laptop prices but not with software prices.

kambo:

what do non-programmers think of u?!
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2.) they think programming is "easy"
    - is it not "only" programming.
       
4.) they think programming is hard - very hard like mathematics.
     - actually this is not relatively true in the sense of how to learn a language not in the sense of the problem you want to use the language
to solve. some languages are ,admittedly terribly cryptic,but such languages are fast losing out to mor readable ones.



9.) some think programming is a low brain work - for artisans in the class of work for - hairdressers,tailors,carpenters, tellers etc.
   this view is typically held by academically advanced people.

Your list doesn't make sense. . .if they think it's very hard like maths how can they also think it's low brain work. . .

How do u present urself to them?
How do u package your stuff?
What kind of software is in question?
What kind of clients make up your target market?

[shouldnt be replying this post]
@dolemite

different categories of opinions about software dev.
-- some people think its easy ( cuz they see u typing at the machine )
to them its just typing , they can do it - especially if they're the
type who think their work is harder.
others think is hard:
-- tried to program once (almost bust a vein their head)
talk of software and you get different opinions.
the question makes sense.