I do think this is a real consideration. In my view, the best case is that the code is as boring as possible, in service to an exciting project. Or to flip it a

I do think this is a real consideration. In my view, the best case is that the code is as boring as possible, in service to an exciting project. Or to flip it around, I think the desire to find enjoyment in the code itself is more pronounced when working on boring projects.