A Programmer's Loss of Identity
3 months ago
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- #technology
- #identity
- The author reflects on their loss of identity as a 'computer programmer' due to shifts in the industry's culture and values.
- They express disillusionment with the current state of programming, which they feel has moved away from craftsmanship towards surveillance and corporate control.
- The author discusses how their social identity as a programmer influenced their life, from friendships to career choices, but now feels alienated from the broader programming community.
- They criticize the trend towards boilerplate code and lack of focus on language design and software maintenance, contrasting it with their values of learning and craftsmanship.
- Despite their loss of identity, the author finds solace in other interests like art, books, and music, and remains committed to creating and sharing technical content for like-minded individuals.