21CTO
21CTO
Oct 2, 2022 · Fundamentals

Why Passion and Perfectionism Define Great Programmers

This reflective essay explores how a love for coding, perfectionist mindset, continuous curiosity, and user focus shape a programmer's career, offering practical advice on mastering the craft, balancing art and engineering, and achieving bug‑free, impactful software.

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Why Passion and Perfectionism Define Great Programmers
21CTO
21CTO
Jan 25, 2018 · Fundamentals

Why Programming Is Both a Craft and an Art: Lei Jun’s Journey and Advice

Lei Jun shares his unexpected path to programming, the joy he finds in coding, and practical advice on staying curious, focusing on users, and treating software development as both disciplined craftsmanship and creative art to build a lasting career.

career advicecoding philosophyprogramming mindset
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Why Programming Is Both a Craft and an Art: Lei Jun’s Journey and Advice