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Distinguishing Altruism from Reputational Gain

A software developer spends their weekends creating a free, open-source application that helps non-profit organizations manage their volunteer schedules. The project becomes very popular, significantly boosting the developer's professional reputation and leading to several lucrative job offers. Analyze whether the developer's initial action of creating the software can be classified as purely altruistic. Justify your answer by explaining the key components that define such behavior.

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