"Falling Out of Love with the Machine: My Journey to Becoming a Python Programmer"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WIRED

The author reflects on their journey from using high-level abstractions like HTML and Flash to delving deeper into programming by learning Python and working with the Django framework. Despite initially seeking to go lower in the programming "stack," they found that Python's versatility allowed them to work at various levels of abstraction and build anything they wanted. Ultimately, they realized that the quest to de-abstract everything and reach the "bare metal" is an urge born of bygone times, and that the true essence of programming lies in the language of choice and the community where one builds their world.
