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Your code may not be something you can sell, or perhaps you have no interest in marketing. You can host it on a github repository for others to use.Cognitive domain of learning I see writing code sometimes like playing “the sims.” A lot of satisfaction comes from building something and watching others use it. Interacting with other developers who are interested in using your code is also gratifying, and nothing compares to receiving an email thanking you for your work.Cognitive domain of learning