I think that the point of the article is half true. You can definitely create code that doesn't save you time, and in fact, over the long run, taxes your projec

I think that the point of the article is half true. You can definitely create code that doesn't save you time, and in fact, over the long run, taxes your project with bugs and other issues. But I agree with the general sentiment. No one who's automated a task using applied math and the power of some sort of environment, be it windows office, ios, or the web, can understand the feeling of power and understanding one gets from it. Not only am I completely understanding a flow, a process including most if not all of it's edge cases, I'm fixing/completing a process while writing code. I remember when going to school, everyone talked about coding as a chore for real computer science, but I always viewed it as a craft, one which takes dedication and practice, and one that can have tangible effects, like carpentry or painting. I'd also like to add that IMO any science based in the realm of computers need some form of applied math scripting for any tangible results. You can't just wish things to happen!