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The very best computer programs rise to the level of art. They are beautiful.
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The quote says that exceptional computer programs are more than useful tools. Their structure and execution can be so clear, elegant, and well-made that they deserve to be appreciated like works of art. “Beautiful” here describes the quality of the program itself, not its appearance: the code works especially well and expresses careful design.
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