Tuesday 6 November 2012

Contending with Tiredness: Progammer as Fighter Pilot

WRITE THINGS DOWN WHEN YOU ARE TIRED

You are at the tail end of your project. Tired from the insane momentum of the last few days of coding, tiredness sets in. You think you can program at the same level but are fighting to stay awake. At this point, switch to "low impact" coding mode. Open a spreadsheet and write down each step you are planning to take (identifying targets). This will prevent slowness due to forgetfulness caused by tiredness. It will also enable you to take breaks and resume work without disruption.

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