How can you not be romantic about programming? (2020)

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The text compares programming to baseball, highlighting moments of romance and awe in the process of creating and managing code.
Programmers often describe their work with emotional and artistic terms, such as 'beautiful,' 'hacky,' or 'like a poem,' rather than just as technical instructions.
Code can be written by individuals over long periods or collaboratively by hundreds across borders, with some lines being old and rarely executed, while others are critical to systems.
The world of programming is vast, layered, and fragile, evoking a sense of magic and wonder at the collective effort, talent, and creativity involved.
The author suggests that with experience, one appreciates the scale and artistry of programming, leading to a romantic view akin to that in sports or other fields.

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