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The author, a software architect and novelist, explores the unlikely connections between programming and poetry. He argues that writing code, like poetry, aims to share the experience of understanding requirements and implementation. Just as carefully crafted phrases in poetry convey meaning efficiently, 'poetic' code can intuitively express complex ideas succinctly. While contrasting approaches exist, the author advocates treating code as literature, analyzing its effect on readers and considering alternative expressions to emphasize different aspects. This perspective promotes maintainability, clarity, and adaptability - pragmatic values underpinned by precise expression.