Opinion: Why Code Should Be Treated as a Means, Not an End

A blog post by Pradeep Roark argues that code should be viewed as an artifact — a means to an end rather than a goal in itself. The piece challenges the tendency among developers to treat code as a prized possession or measure of craftsmanship. Roark contends that the true value of code lies in the outcomes it enables, not in its existence or elegance alone. The post sparked modest discussion on Hacker News, accumulating 8 points and one comment shortly after publication.