Some good thoughts about how computer science is more art than science. Ditto for the term 'software engineering'.
Why Scripting Languages Matter. Paul Graham puts his finger on why languages like Perl, Python, and PHP have an enduring place in the computing firmament. And a lot more, as he explains why hacking is a lot more like art than it is like science or engineering. [Meerkat: An Open Wire Service]
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