Chapter 3: The Philosophy
We have already explored what is programming and what is art through stories and reflections. We even touched the surface of a deep thought — the idea that "Programming is an Art." But this chapter reveals how this philosophy was born, and how it became the heart of my coding journey.
The Story Begins
When I was building my CSS framework, Spider.css, something inside me shifted.
I wasn’t just writing lines of code.
I wasn’t just styling buttons or crafting animations.
I was creating something that felt alive — something beautiful.
For me, every class, every property, every animation I added was like a brushstroke on a canvas.
It wasn’t just CSS. It was art. It was my masterpiece.
In that moment, a realization struck me:
"Programming is not just about solving problems. It’s about expressing imagination. It is art."
And that’s when the philosophy took birth — quietly, naturally.
🖋️ The Philosophy: Programming as an Art
- Every project is a masterpiece.
- Every developer is an artist.
- Programming is not just about writing code — it’s about bringing your imagination to life.
- When a masterpiece is created, the artist feels pure joy and excitement.
Whether it’s a simple tool or a complex framework, each line of code is a stroke of creativity.
My Journey from Scratch to Spider.css
My journey began in 6th grade, playing with Scratch programming. The joy of connecting blocks, making characters move, building small games — that’s where it all started.
But everything truly changed in 9th grade, when I met my computer science teacher: Praveen Sir.
He didn’t just teach me how to code.
He inspired me to think, explore, create, and most importantly — believe in myself as a developer.
The Philosophy Was Watered by Books
This seed of thought was nourished by four legendary books:
- The Bhagavad Gita – A divine guide to duty and inner strength.
- Wings of Fire by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam – The story of dreams, struggle, and soaring beyond limits.
- The Hindu Way by Shashi Tharoor – Reflecting on faith, identity, and values.
- Carving the Sky by Samparananda – Inspired by Swami Vivekananda, it taught me to aim high and remain grounded.
These books were not just books — they were mentors.
They didn’t teach me code — they taught me clarity.
They didn’t talk about syntax — they spoke of soul.
The Artist Within the Coder
This chapter of my life taught me that logic and creativity are not separate.
They walk together.
A true developer doesn't just debug.
A true developer dreams.
And every program, every framework, every library — is a silent poem written in code.
“Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”
— Swami Vivekananda
This quote reminds every developer-artist to continue creating, learning, and pushing boundaries — until their vision becomes reality.
“Programming is the art of turning thoughts into reality, and the programmer is the artist with the keyboard as a brush.”
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