Linked by Emmanuel Marty on Mon 5th Aug 2002 05:58 UTC
I've always been curious about how things work. When I was little, I annoyed my parents with millions of
questions. Why is the sky blue? How does water come out of the tap when you open it? Maybe I was born without the
mental switch that lets you be happy with using something, without trying to figure out how it works.
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I think Michael has a good thought there. I'm not a programmer but, if I write an AppleScript (or, in the past, put together a HyperCard project) or create FileMaker databases for non-profits and make it as good as I possibly can, there is a tremendous amount of satisfaction that results. As he said, part of it is a feeling of control, that you made something and it works, just as you had it in your mind as working. Also, for example, when I make a database for a non-profit who have been using old DOS databases, the look and even squeals of delight from the people who use them day in and day out are worth it all.