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Programming · by Alma Nilsson · 2026-10-17

It's still OK to enjoy programming

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A nice reminder that you can still enjoy the craft in the age of AI assistants. How do you keep the joy while still shipping?

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Priya Nair · 12 likes

I've mostly enjoyed programming, but I wouldn't bet the farm on that lasting yet.

Leila Karimi · 0 likes

Fair point, I hadn't thought about it that way

Jan Nowak · 0 likes

Underrated comment right here

Camila Rocha · 5 likes

This discussion about enjoying programming is more interesting than I expected. Been reading about it all morning.

Rapid Noodle · 6 likes

Same here, had the exact same experience

Mara Fischer · 2 likes

Okay, but who's going to do the maintenance? Asking for a friend.

Urban Orbit · 2 likes

The real question is how you keep enjoying it two years from now.

Kabir Khan · 1 likes

underrated comment right here

Grace Parker · 0 likes

classic Monday energy

Grace Parker · 1 likes

Can someone explain programming like I'm five? Feels like I missed a few chapters

Mateo Cruz · 0 likes

Saving this thread. A reminder that it's okay to enjoy programming is exactly what I needed today.

Finn Brown · 12 likes

Tbh I read it twice and still not sure what I think