Yhn TechnologySoftware first seen 2 d ago, last 42 min ago, peak #5
A programmer explains why they chose the craft
Original: Why I Am a Programmer
A personal essay titled 'Why I Am a Programmer' is drawing attention on Hacker News, where readers are debating what motivates people to write code for a living. The piece reflects on the author's reasons for pursuing programming as a career and identity, prompting discussion about craft, passion and pragmatism in software work.
Why now: Readers are engaging with a reflective personal essay about career motivation in programming.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 4 h ago to 42 min ago.
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- Why I Am a Programmer · jruohonen · 320
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