You know the type. You meet someone, they're cute, they're witty, they're into coding. You think, "Ah, finally, a kindred spirit!" But little do you know, they're not just a coder. They're a Coder Just Pretending to be a Coder (CJPC). And that's when the nightmare begins.
First, they'll try to impress you with their "impressive" knowledge of JavaScript" is not as useful as I thought. Then they'll try to "explain" it to you in excruciating detail, using terms like "inheritance" and "overloading" that make your head spin. You'll find yourself wondering, "Is this person actually a human or just a compiler?"
But wait, it gets worse. They'll start thinking they can fix every problem in the world, including your relationships. You'll have to navigate a minefield of GitHub repositories, each one representing their ego's latest attempt at "improvement".
Don't worry, though. There's hope. If you can survive the initial onslaught, you might just find a partner who's willing to admit they're not actually a coder, but rather a person who just likes to pretend. But be warned: that's just the beginning of another kind of nightmare.
So if you're still interested in dating a Coder Just Pretending to be a Coder, be prepared for the ride. But if you value your sanity, stick with Why I Prefer Dating a Scientist. Trust me, it's a much less painful experience.