> Then "creativity" kind of misses the point of software engineering, doesn't it?
This could also be equally phrased as "Then software engineering kind of misses the point of creativity, doesn't it?"
> It should be treated as such.
You are certainly entitled to your opinions. I personally fall on the 'craft' side of things: woodworkers can make sculptures or doors. Both are valid applications of their craft. Some people specialize in sculpture, some in doors, and nobody is right or wrong.
This could also be equally phrased as "Then software engineering kind of misses the point of creativity, doesn't it?"
> It should be treated as such.
You are certainly entitled to your opinions. I personally fall on the 'craft' side of things: woodworkers can make sculptures or doors. Both are valid applications of their craft. Some people specialize in sculpture, some in doors, and nobody is right or wrong.