[UPHPU] Coding chops?

[Clint Savage]

On Sun, Feb 8, 2009 at 10:13 PM, Velda <velda at novapages.com> wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> I saw the term 'coding chops' on a job description today.  I'm guessing from
> the context that 'chops' would mean something like 'skills.' But I'd like to
> know exactly what it means, considering I can't seem to shake the mental
> image of a tuba player with some serious facial hair. Google isn't much help
> on this topic.  Anyone care to comment?
>
> -Velda

-- And I guess I should reply to the group too :) --

Velda,

Sure, I'll reply.

My opinion of that reference probably comes from the following idiom:

* bust one's chops, Slang. to exert oneself.

I found this reference at dictionary.com, but have heard reference to
something similar before.

I think it also might have reference to a variation on musical ability
as described by a google search for 'define: chops'

* Technical ability, to execute music physically and to negotiate
chord changes. Distinct from the capacity to have good ideas, to
phrase effectively and build a solo.  (source --
www.apassion4jazz.net/glossary.html)

Cheers,

Clint