Discussion on: Which fictional story (book, movie, etc.) is the best allegory for software development?

For me, right now, it's Avatar: The Last Airbender (the full cartoon).

Searching for that first job, and knowing how much more I still have to learn in my coding career, definitely feels like Aang preparing (but never being prepared enough) to fight the Fire Lord.



Also, allegories about resourcefulness, relying on your community, coming up with novel solutions, drawing from wisdom of your predecessors, etc. etc. etc. (And maybe office dogs are Appa?)



:)