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Then "creativity" kind of misses the point of software engineering, doesn't it? I respect _why's abilities and contributions - he's done a hell of a lot more f
by grammaton 16y ago
Then "creativity" kind of misses the point of software engineering, doesn't it? I respect _why's abilities and contributions - he's done a hell of a lot more for the Ruby community than I have - but I don't take much truck with the "coding as art" mindset. It's a field of engineering with creative overtones. It should be treated as such.
Of course, I'm a nobody, so no one cares much what I think :)
- steveklabnik 16y ago> Then "creativity" kind of misses the point of software engineering, doesn't it? This could also be equally phrased as "Then software engineering kind of misses the point of creativity, doesn't it?" > It should be treated as such. You are certainly entitled to your opinions. I personally fall on the 'craft' side of things: woodworkers can make sculptures or doors. Both are valid applications of their craft. Some people specialize in sculpture, some in doors, and nobody is right or wrong.
- grammaton 16y agoCertainly, it can be viewed as a craft - but isn't 90% of craft learning to do things the 'right way?'
- steveklabnik 16y agoRight, but our craft is so new, everyone disagrees about what the 'right way' is, and how to get there.