Why I (Still) Code

You know, these sound like the same reasons I left grad school (Sociology) to go back to coding. I'm much happier building things that other people can use.

Re: Why I (Still) Code

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Post by callahad » Thu, Sep 03, 2009, 6:55 PM UTC

"Sixth, it never gets dull. There are always shiny new toys to play with."

I wish I had that perspective. Instead, I find myself growing weary trying to keep abreast of all the shiny new toys, and feel like it gets in the way of accomplishing or mastering new things.

Re: Why I (Still) Code

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Post by heckacopter » Thu, Sep 03, 2009, 7:09 PM UTC

I've been coding for almost 20 years, and plan to do it until I am no longer able to, for all the reasons that the author mentioned.

I feel very blessed to be a coder. I think of coding as a form of alchemy. I sit at this keyboard, move my fingers around, and can create things of great value out of thin air. That's pretty amazing if you ask me.

Re: Why I (Still) Code

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Post by edw519 » Thu, Sep 03, 2009, 7:27 PM UTC

...coding combines several other things that I really love. There is a bit of math, a bit of writing, a bit of puzzle solving, etc...

That's what does it for me.