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Why I do programming?

Why I do programming?

Why I do programming?

Why I do programming?

These are four differemt questions. With four orthogonal answers.

You cannot truly know your deepest self until you can answer all four questions with insights that resonate and mirror your true self.

Good luck on your unique journey.

(Love, absolutely love, the essay/story.)



I find that if you LOVE programming, all the answers are the same.


What's your answer?


Why I do programming?

> To keep my mind sharp. To explore the mysteries of the world.

Why I do programming?

> I'm not special but I happen to live in my body.

Why I do programming?

> Yea sure, why not other endeavours. I do have other endeavours, they all have in common that things are quite conceptual and don't require a lot of actual resources. I like that form of minimalism.

Why I do programming?

> Funnily enough, I don't have a good answer to this one. It just happens to be one of those fields of "applied math" that feels practical and not too high brow.


And most importantly: wHy i dO PrOgRaMmInG?


This one for me: it's fun to cheat at certain games while I'm a bit tipsy and can impress my friends at the same time.


which of these 4 questions are answered in TFA according to you?


Why I do programming?




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