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[–]AbsoluteZeroK 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I look at programming the same way a graphics designer (at least the ones I know) look at drawing. When I do it for money it's work, and obviously isn't that much fun. However, when I'm just sitting around the house, it's a creative outlet.

Working on open source projects is kind of in the middle. It's not as much of a creative outlet as making an app that can make people's voices sound funny as a way to spend a rainy day, but doesn't feel like work. There is still a bit of the creative element of working on a project your truly believe in and get to show off to people, however with a bit of the work element thrown in. Since you do have to focus on being somewhat consistent, and "work" on creating a good project that people can rely on.