The point to be taken, whether the article states it or not, is that you can choose to code outside work, or you can choose to not code outside work, and neithe

The point to be taken, whether the article states it or not, is that you can choose to code outside work, or you can choose to not code outside work, and neither choice is mutually exclusive to enjoying your life or being good at your work. How much your work life and your after work life resemble each other is entirely up to you. People who judge you based on that (in either direction) are to be avoided.