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What is code?

Imagine this… You are an educated, successful person capable of abstract thought, and responsible for overseeing software development. You have a reputation throughout your organization as a careful person, bordering on penny-pinching. On the other side of your desk sits a guy wearing a taupe blazer in his mid-30’s with a computer in his lap. He tells you: “We’re basically at the limits with WordPress… All of the computer code that keeps the website running must be replaced.” A few problems exist within this scenario, one of which – you haven’t a clue about coding…

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