Richard Gabriel came up with something similar several years ago: The software MFA. http://www.dreamsongs.com/MFASoftware.html http://www.dreamsongs.com/MFASof

Richard Gabriel came up with something similar several years ago: The software MFA. http://www.dreamsongs.com/MFASoftware.html http://www.dreamsongs.com/MFASoftware.html He draws analogies between software composition and creative writing, performing plays, etc. Worth a look for those interested in the current thread.