Why is programming fun?
The below is an extract from Fred Brooks' (Frederick P. Brooks, Jr.) book, The Mythical Man-Month. This is one of the best explanations of why programming is so interesting. It touches on all aspects of the mystique of programming. If you haven't read the book, go out, buy it, and read it. The book was first published in 1974 and then republished in 1995. What Fred Brooks had to say then based on his experiences
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