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The creative tension between developer and language


Thoughts about Software and Building Software

Switch to a sharp pencil, and suddenly I'm drawn toward precision, spending minutes perfecting each line and curve. The abundance of features (think: protocols, extensions, generics, access control) creates endless opportunities to write more code. A skilled artist can create loose, expressive work with a fine tip pen, or even find ways to render precise details with charcoal.

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