Programming as Theory Building
Naur argues that programming is not mainly producing text, but building a theory around the problem and solution that can be explained, extended, and revised.
Computer Programming as an Art
Knuth argues that programming is both science and art: it needs formal foundations, but also taste, style, and aesthetic judgment.
AI Surges, Programmers Take the Hit
Now that AI coding has crossed into production, programmers are becoming one of the earliest white-collar groups facing large-scale replacement. Productivity is surging, headcount is shrinking, and behind the excitement there is not just a growth story but a quieter elimination process.