Sense and Structure: Towards a Textual Analysis of Software

Explore the textual qualities of software in this 47-minute conference talk from Papers We Love Conf 2022. Delve into the unique characteristics of software as a constantly changing, collaboratively authored text with loose ordering and explicit boundaries. Drawing from analytic philosophy, semiotics, and literary studies, examine how software differs from traditional texts and why its relationship with other texts remains largely unexplored. Gain insights into making the textual aspects of software more apparent to both writers and analysts, enhancing understanding of its structure and impact.