“The computer itself exerted a strong hold on people, presenting a palatable alternative to human companionship. Many code writers agreed that their enthusiasm for computing bordered on obsession. More than a few spent vacations writing code or weekends doodling away at a half-baked program. This was sometimes merely a way for code writers to teach themselves about new tools or techniques. But often, a person could not resist programming. “It’s an addiction. What else can I say?” said one team member. The”