Is Programing Art or Science?

[Peter Davis]

On 3/30/2012 4:27 AM, Xah Lee wrote:
> Is Programing Art or Science?
>

Programming itself is a bit like being a natural language translator for 
an autistic person. You have to understand the "message" to be 
communicated, and then interpret it *very* literally for the listener.

Note that programming is just one of a set of activities and skills that 
are part of software engineering.  Others include UI design (which 
combines visual design, psychology, etc.), software architecture (which 
is like ... well, architecture) and various other skills.

Collectively, "engineering" is the best catch-all description.  Is 
building a bridge art or science?  A little of both, and some other 
things as well.

-pd