> Tao or Dao is the natural order of the universe whose character one's intuition must discern to realize the potential for individual wisdom

It echoes how I feel when I write programs in languages with strong static type systems: that of the compiler almost fatalistically leading me towards a solution that naturally fits the problem space. A metaphor I like to use is that of an artist knocking away pieces of marble to reveal the statue that was always there beneath.

And, yes, it's great fun to work on! Everybody should give writing a compiler and designing a language a try!