Peter Naur – Programming as Theory Building (1985) [pdf]

Peter Naur's 1985 work, 'Programming as Theory Building,' presents a foundational perspective on programming that emphasizes the theoretical underpinnings of software development. Naur argues that programming should be viewed as a process of constructing theories rather than merely writing code, which has implications for both education and practice in the field. This document is a significant contribution to the understanding of programming as a cognitive and theoretical endeavor.