Software is a craft. There is an inherent value in programming, just like there is one in gardening, woodworking, producing art, or playing a musical instrumen

Software is a craft. There is an inherent value in programming, just like there is one in gardening, woodworking, producing art, or playing a musical instrument. The value is in the joy that the activity brings. (Note that this tends to be a different kind of value than business value.)