I'll take a Guinnes.

Having said/drank that < g >, here is an interesting link on the topic:
http://www.ftpconferences.com/cooperu/future_interview.asp

Despite the fact that interview is (or suppossed to be) about .NET, there is some good information about what you are asking.

>I almost feel like I need to pass out virtual beer [or comparable beverage], as this type of discussion should usually occur over a few!
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>Software/application development...science, art...or craft?
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>Just curious what opinions of others are....I've always viewed it as a craft more than anything else.
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>Kevin