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On the one hand, I agree with you. At some level the libraries and frameworks matter less and less. It becomes boring since you know what you want and the only question is to do it with the current tools.

In the other hand, I'm still fascinated by programming because it is the closest thing to magic we have: We utter some arcane phrases and a nearly unlimited set of things can happen. Most of Harry Potters magic is not impressive compared to our technology.

I have not found that in other activities yet.

It is still magic even if you know how it's done. -Terry Pratchett