Code was our medium for thought.

It's a modern-day marvel! The wizards are here, to save us from writing code by hand. We cast a spell and the code appears. But when we keep pushing, it doesn't feel like magic anymore. It feels... bad. We find ourselves churning out slop, even the most fastidious among us.
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Code was not just the output—it was where we explored problems, made decisions, and figured out what we wanted.

Relevant: The Last People Who Know How It Works.