You're reducing programming to its utility in producing exchange value in the captitalist political economy. That's what "value" means in this context. That's exactly what I'm pointing out. Programming is more than that, if you can think beyond your current economic constraints. Your life's activity ought to be more than just a tool for producing capitalist exchange value.
Does cooking food serve any purpose beyond mass producing food for restaurants to sell?
Does cooking food serve any purpose beyond mass producing food for restaurants to sell?