• Sigmatics@lemmy.ca
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    2 years ago

    I once collaborated with an exceptionally talented programmer who seemed so engrossed in his addiction that he would invent challenges where there were none, presumably to make his work more engaging and bearable. However, this often led to incomplete projects because once the stimulating aspects were finished, he struggled to find the motivation to continue. Clearly, this behavior was extreme and detrimental.

    I think a lot of devs can relate to that

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    2 years ago

    this response is based on the few paragraphs available to non medium members

    The second paragraph mirrors my experience with coding to a tee. I may have forgotten to turn off the oven while i was absorbed in Pycharm at least once, and ive certainly given a triumphany “fuck yea” with a raised fist worthy of a freeze frame ending to an '80s film upon succesfully accomplishing a task.

    During a recent difficult time in my life, learning to code was the only activity i found that gave me substantial relief from the stress.

  • jeffhykin@lemm.ee
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    2 years ago

    First 1/3rd is a bit of fluff but after that, good article. Especially the last 1/3rd.

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        2 years ago

        I’ve even installed a browser extension to filter Medium from Google search results. Their pricing is not reasonable nor localized.

  • YoLaTengo@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Damn I need to learn to code and see if I can get addicted to this to curb my alcoholism