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Programming Isn't Special, Argues New Essay
Original: Programming Isn't Special
A new essay by developer Glyph argues that programming should not be treated as a uniquely privileged discipline, a claim drawing hundreds of engaged readers on Hacker News. The piece challenges the idea that coding requires a special mindset, feeding an ongoing debate about software's status, AI-assisted development, and whether programming skills deserve their premium in the job market.
Why now: The essay taps into current anxieties about AI coding tools and the value of programming as a profession.
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