> Code is punk. Go start a band.

Although I understand the spirit behind this, code is most certainly NOT punk. That's what the JS / PHP / Flash script kiddies from the early 00s wrote. Or rather, it shouldn't be punk if you want to build something that is reusable, maintanable, and solid.

The sad reality is that code is jazz - you can get started with Autumn Leaves or the blues, but if you want to go far you better be prepared to learn tons of theory.

But I agree, you don't necessarily need to do it upfront.