[gwbas1c]

> 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]

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.