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“There is people who make stuff with words. There is people who make stuff with programs. And I really believe that that whole creative culture, people didn't realize how creative programming is. And anybody who's done it of course knows that not only is it creative, but it's incredibly absorbing.” quote by Tim O'Reilly
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“There is people who make stuff with words. There is people who make stuff with programs. And I really believe that that whole creative culture, people didn't realize how creative programming is. And anybody who's done it of course knows that not only is it creative, but it's incredibly absorbing.”

Tim O'Reilly

About This Quote

Source Interview, 2015

Highlights the creative, immersive nature of programming, equating it with artistic expression.

In simple terms: Programming is a creative, absorbing craft.

Key Takeaway

Value coding as an art form.

Themes

technology creativity culture

Mood

enthusiastic thoughtful

Type

technology inspirational

When to use this quote

  • coding workshops
  • hackathons
  • creative coding projects

Key Concepts

Software development artistic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does viewing code as art change development?
  • What barriers exist to creative programming?
A Different Perspective

May overlook technical constraints.

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