Great essay from Paul Graham. The old question… computer programming, is it art or science? Another piece I can point people to who are trying to understand your average computer geek. via rc3.org.
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Karl Martino, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Great essay from Paul Graham. The old question… computer programming, is it art or science? Another piece I can point people to who are trying to understand your average computer geek. via rc3.org.
I once heard someone describe the term “craft” as rolling up a little bit of art with a little bit of science. I see computer programming, then, as a craft, requiring some art and some science. And I am a craftsman.
That’s a great way of seeing it Jeff. I feel exactly the same way about it.