What are you programming for?

Question

Programming

I've always been interested in why people program. For example, I see no reason to learn programming in order to work for someone. As dumb as it sounds, here's my solution. I study PL in order to create my own project, to realize my idea

Answer 1

What are you programming for?

for the glory of satan

Answer 2

People code because they are too lazy to do routine work. A real programmer at the sight of any action represents its program code (algorithm).
A programming language is just a translation of an algorithm to work in a particular system.

Answer 3

for money

Answer 4

I'm lazy, I like automation.
Even in this situation, in the conditions of the market, you will work for someone. Of course, unless you create an undisputed monopoly.

Answer 5

...to develop the brain and get moral and material pleasure from the process...

Answer 6

Experience, work, hobby, favorite pastime

Answer 7

What difference does it make what you do it for? If you like work - do it. For me, programming is a way to make good money. I haven't had that big buzz in a long time. Yes, there are interesting projects, there is a routine. If you still have a spark of an idealistic attitude towards this work, take care of it with all your might.

Answer 8

For myself - this is a hobby - this is a future job - this is a chosen profession -
this is what I like :)