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		gwbas1c on June 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Triplebyte Failed > one wonders that if software eng are ultimately artists I find treating software engineering like art is a very dangerous approach and bound for failure. A lot of software engineering comes down to being comfortable with code and how the computer works. That has little to nothing to do with art.

recursive on June 10, 2024 [–]

A lot of painting still life comes down being comfortable with brushes and knowing how paint works. A lot of music comes down to know scales and chords work. Most art still requires fundamental mechanics.

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