I entertain the idea of live coding being the musical instrument itself, as in you treat codes as the musical tools that generate sound waves, similar to how actual musical instruments do. Compared to Deadmau5’s controlled playback, Derek Bailey emphasizes spontaneity and improvisation. This might be daunting to people who have a habit of practicing really well before they perform, but that doesn’t mean it has to be restricted. Although showing codes on the screen can be thought of as revealing what you are working on in secret to the public, the public never knows live coding performers’ next move regardless. Deadmau5’s focus on spectacle doesn’t have to be applied to all kinds of live-coding performances in general. The spectacle itself can be improvised as well, with how the performers structure their performances, tell the music they want to tell, and convey the message.