The computer programmer creates the only path available to the computer user; the effect of his decisions on others is masked by their abstraction.
The quote from Michael Lewis's "The New New Thing" highlights the critical role of computer programmers in shaping the user experience. Programmers design the systems and interfaces that users interact with, essentially creating the pathways through which users can engage with technology. This process involves a significant level of abstraction, meaning that users often remain unaware of the complexities and decisions made by programmers in the background.
Furthermore, the decisions made...