The Codeless Code: Case 130 The First Mantra
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The nun Satou approached master Kaimu and said, “My master
spoke of a First Mantra which must guide the thoughts of
Temple developers at all times. What is this mantra?”
Kaimu answered, “I create. The essence of developer-nature
is to be always in the process of creation when one is at a
keyboard.”
Satou arched an eyebrow suspiciously and asked, “If I merely
fix defects, what am I creating?”
Kaimu answered, “Harmony.”
Satou asked, “If I refactor yet preserve behavior, what am I
creating?”
Kaimu answered, “Order.”
Satou asked, “If I delete an unused project, what am I
creating?”
Kaimu answered, “Disk space.”
Satou asked, “If I do nothing but browse the web, what am I
creating?”
Kaimu answered, “Missed deadlines, and a job opening.”
