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> The analogy that programmers “build things” is just that—your typical programmer is certainly not cut out to be a construction worker. Building things is no
by tathougies 7y ago
> The analogy that programmers “build things” is just that—your typical programmer is certainly not cut out to be a construction worker.
Building things is not just construction though. I mean, your average clock maker is not qualified to plumb a bathroom, but that doesn't mean he's not making things.
I don't have an opinion on this, but the idea that programmers aren't building something is a bit silly.
- tptacek 7y agoProgrammers build things the same way garment-makers build things with sewing machines and needles. Construction worker may do even less engineering design work than garment-makers do.
- tathougies 7y agoRight... garment workers do build things. That's the point.... building is not just making structures. It's production in general.