Computer programming is neither science or art, but can be used for both. It is a form of expression. This article seems to take root in an urge to justify comp

Computer programming is neither science or art, but can be used for both. It is a form of expression. This article seems to take root in an urge to justify computer programming as a serious endeavor in a time where it was still new in the world of academia. In a way, this whole debate is about identity and self image (just like taking idolization of the hacker subculture to extreme lengths).