[slopinthebag]

Well they also care to a certain extent because how something is built has a direct impact on the output as well.

[tptacek]

They care about outcomes. I don't know that you're going to be able to draw an especially compelling line to programmer excitement and fulfillment and any of those outcome factors, though.

[slopinthebag]

I'm agreeing with the other person that they do care about how it's built, not that they care about how much fun the programmers are having...