The author doesn't seem to factor in the idea of creating passive (more or less) income from software development. At least ideally, a lot if not most of the so

The author doesn't seem to factor in the idea of creating passive (more or less) income from software development. At least ideally, a lot if not most of the software that is out there has the purpose of creating relative passivity (automation) with regards to some endeavour. The author's point that if you are creating (again, more or less) passive income you are most likely not creating value yourself is hogwash.