Meaning
开发者 refers to a person or entity that develops, creates, or pioneers something. Most commonly used in modern contexts to mean a software developer or app developer, but can also refer to real estate developers, product developers, or anyone who creates or builds something new.
Usage
In contemporary usage, 开发者 most frequently appears in technology contexts (software/app developers). In business settings, it can refer to real estate developers (房地产开发者). The suffix 者 (zhě) is a formal way to indicate 'a person who does X.' Native speakers often shorten this to just 开发 in casual contexts when the meaning is clear.
Examples
- 01这个应用是由独立开发者创建的。.This app was created by an independent developer.
- 02我们公司正在招聘有经验的软件开发者。.Our company is recruiting experienced software developers.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个开发者
- 位三位开发者
Common collocations
- 软件开发者software developer
- 应用开发者app developer
- 游戏开发者game developer
- 第三方开发者third-party developer
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 开发 (to develop/exploit) with the suffix 者 (one who). 开发 itself literally means 'to open and develop,' suggesting bringing something new into being or making use of resources.