Software as a craft, the product of a 10-year-old development manifesto

A former software developer explores the Software Craftsmanship Manifesto, which promotes well-crafted code, community, and productive partnerships. Originating from the agile movement in the late 2000s, it popularized test-driven development, pair programming, and refactoring. The term 'craftsmanship' faced gender inclusivity issues, leading many groups to adopt 'craft' or 'crafters' instead. While the movement fostered mentorship and community, the industry still prioritizes short-term savings over quality, causing developer burnout. The author argues poor software culture costs billions annually.