This an observation well supported by the theory of Flow. It's psychology's foray into positive thinking, a big part of which is productivity. Coding, when you

This an observation well supported by the theory of Flow. It's psychology's foray into positive thinking, a big part of which is productivity. Coding, when you're good at it and have mastered your tools, IS meditation (at least on the surface) as you feel an intrinsic sense of well-being.