Basically: almost every attempt to simplify programming has failed. We have successfully made the task of programming more efficient and accessible, through the

Basically: almost every attempt to simplify programming has failed. We have successfully made the task of programming more efficient and accessible, through the use of libraries, tools, and abstraction, but this is merely the elimination of duplicated effort. At it's core, it's still a task that requires significant mental focus, intelligence, and dedication to craft.