How to Be a Creatively Versatile Programmer
Programming requires extraordinary mathematical and analytical skills, combined with logical reasoning.
However, a vast majority of wannabe programmers convert that to some inherent nerdy-ness and obliviousness to the all things that are beautiful.
They refuse to expand their range beyond number-play and efficient loops.
That lack of versatility haunts them later in their careers.
What Programmers at Large Really Think of Creativity:
Most programmers are of the opinion that algorithmic prowess is superior to creativity. Interview processes in flagship companies simply reinforce their belief. Interview prep factories (aka mental gyms) including competitive programming sites thrive in such an atmosphere.
Entrepreneurs, on the other hand, are more focused towards finding problems in people’s lives and setting up SAAS stacks to make quick money. As a result, beauty and versatility is lost.
