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  • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

    When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

    The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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    devenv exe
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    Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

    how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?"

    as soon as i start editing views and stored procedures directly from the live production database as client applications are connecting. ;P

    Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

    how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?"

    As soon as my line manager learns of the damage done above

    "Coming soon"

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    • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

      When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

      The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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      S Houghtelin
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      Depends, if I've been thinking about a coding issue all night, as soon as I get in. I come in to work at 6:30 before the other code monkeys show up at 9 or so, so the mornings are my most productive time But I know when I'm in the zone when people start coming around to chit-chat.

      It was broke, so I fixed it.

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      • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

        When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

        The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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        Lost User
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        About 3:30 in the afternoon.... up until then I'm trying to get my eyes to focus.

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        • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

          When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

          The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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          BobJanova
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          Depends on the day, sometimes it's 15 minutes and sometimes I never manage it. I'm on CP a lot more on days where I don't get in ... Usually a small interruption merely suspends the zone, it doesn't break it, so resumption after the interruption is almost immediate (seconds).

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          • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

            When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

            The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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            Sanjay K Gupta
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            After Reading the Lounge Post... :)

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            • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

              When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

              The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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              Lost User
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              Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

              When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?"

              ..did not happen (yet) at this company. Ten minutes when I'm at home.

              Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

              And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?"

              Depends on the project and the nature of the interruption.

              Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

              (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

              It's a state-of-mind that can also be found outside of coding-activities.

              Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]

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              • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

                When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                Marco Bertschi
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                Depends on the day, mostly between half an hour and an hour.

                cheers Marco Bertschi


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                • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

                  When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                  The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                  Marc Clifton
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                  Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

                  (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                  The Zone isn't found, it's created. Contemplate your work before engaging in it and visualize the blue sphere of the zone in front of you. Notice the energy vortices and pulsations. With your mind, move the blue sphere of the zone towards you so that it encompasses your head. Feel the vibrations of the zonergy infusing into your brain. Breath deeply, increasing the frequency from a low hum to an ear piercing whine. Take the frequency even higher beyond the auditory range, until your whole body is experiencing the tingling ant-crawling sensation of ultrasonic energy imbuing itself into your very neurons. Focus that energy towards your fingertips. Move your hand slowly to the keyboard, and begin coding, in the Zone. Marc

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                    Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

                    (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                    The Zone isn't found, it's created. Contemplate your work before engaging in it and visualize the blue sphere of the zone in front of you. Notice the energy vortices and pulsations. With your mind, move the blue sphere of the zone towards you so that it encompasses your head. Feel the vibrations of the zonergy infusing into your brain. Breath deeply, increasing the frequency from a low hum to an ear piercing whine. Take the frequency even higher beyond the auditory range, until your whole body is experiencing the tingling ant-crawling sensation of ultrasonic energy imbuing itself into your very neurons. Focus that energy towards your fingertips. Move your hand slowly to the keyboard, and begin coding, in the Zone. Marc

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                    Keith Barrow
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                    Or switch the telly off.

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                    • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

                      When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                      The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                      Chris Maunder
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                      About 5 mins usually.

                      cheers, Chris Maunder The Code Project | Co-founder Microsoft C++ MVP

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                      • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

                        When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                        The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                        Chris Quinn
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                        Zone? We don't need no steenking zones!


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                        • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

                          When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                          The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                          kmoorevs
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                          Lot's of coffee and an hour or so with the CP Daily News and Lounge has become the routine...I get irritable if either is in short supply. As for recovering from interruptions and getting back to work, it shouldn't take that long...my weakness at this point is what I choose to do after the interruption. __; break.

                          "Go forth into the source" - Neal Morse

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                            how long does it take till im in the zone ? hm :^) like 17 hours i guess ? best time in the "Zone" is about 2am no ones around and disturbs me ... till the sun goes up ...

                            is this a signature ?

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                            Richard Andrew x64
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                            David Goebet wrote:

                            best time in the "Zone" is about 2am

                            I agree. My best zone time is always at night.

                            The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                              Depends, if I've been thinking about a coding issue all night, as soon as I get in. I come in to work at 6:30 before the other code monkeys show up at 9 or so, so the mornings are my most productive time But I know when I'm in the zone when people start coming around to chit-chat.

                              It was broke, so I fixed it.

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                              S Houghtelin wrote:

                              But I know when I'm in the zone when people start coming around to chit-chat.

                              :laugh:

                              The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                                Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

                                When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?"

                                ..did not happen (yet) at this company. Ten minutes when I'm at home.

                                Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

                                And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?"

                                Depends on the project and the nature of the interruption.

                                Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

                                (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                                It's a state-of-mind that can also be found outside of coding-activities.

                                Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]

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                                Richard Andrew x64
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                                Eddy Vluggen wrote:

                                It's a state-of-mind that can also be found outside of coding-activities.

                                Totally agreed.

                                The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                                • M Marc Clifton

                                  Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

                                  (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                                  The Zone isn't found, it's created. Contemplate your work before engaging in it and visualize the blue sphere of the zone in front of you. Notice the energy vortices and pulsations. With your mind, move the blue sphere of the zone towards you so that it encompasses your head. Feel the vibrations of the zonergy infusing into your brain. Breath deeply, increasing the frequency from a low hum to an ear piercing whine. Take the frequency even higher beyond the auditory range, until your whole body is experiencing the tingling ant-crawling sensation of ultrasonic energy imbuing itself into your very neurons. Focus that energy towards your fingertips. Move your hand slowly to the keyboard, and begin coding, in the Zone. Marc

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                                  Richard Andrew x64
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                                  That's awesome, Marc! I'm inspired just reading that.

                                  The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                                    Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

                                    (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                                    The Zone isn't found, it's created. Contemplate your work before engaging in it and visualize the blue sphere of the zone in front of you. Notice the energy vortices and pulsations. With your mind, move the blue sphere of the zone towards you so that it encompasses your head. Feel the vibrations of the zonergy infusing into your brain. Breath deeply, increasing the frequency from a low hum to an ear piercing whine. Take the frequency even higher beyond the auditory range, until your whole body is experiencing the tingling ant-crawling sensation of ultrasonic energy imbuing itself into your very neurons. Focus that energy towards your fingertips. Move your hand slowly to the keyboard, and begin coding, in the Zone. Marc

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                                    Jorgen Andersson
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                                    What substance are you using?

                                    "The ones who care enough to do it right care too much to compromise." Matthew Faithfull

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                                    • J Jorgen Andersson

                                      What substance are you using?

                                      "The ones who care enough to do it right care too much to compromise." Matthew Faithfull

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                                      Big Daddy Farang
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                                      I wonder about that too. Thanks for asking!

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                                      • Richard Andrew x64R Richard Andrew x64

                                        When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?" And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?" (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                                        The difficult we do right away... ...the impossible takes slightly longer.

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                                        Gary R Wheeler
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                                        Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

                                        When you start work for the day, how long does it take for you to get into "The Zone?"

                                        Two cups of coffee.

                                        Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

                                        And when you're interrupted, how long does it take to get back into "The Zone?"

                                        About as along as it takes the interruptor to bleed out.

                                        Software Zen: delete this;

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                                        • M Marc Clifton

                                          Richard Andrew x64 wrote:

                                          (The Zone is the place where we are feeling that we're coding our best.)

                                          The Zone isn't found, it's created. Contemplate your work before engaging in it and visualize the blue sphere of the zone in front of you. Notice the energy vortices and pulsations. With your mind, move the blue sphere of the zone towards you so that it encompasses your head. Feel the vibrations of the zonergy infusing into your brain. Breath deeply, increasing the frequency from a low hum to an ear piercing whine. Take the frequency even higher beyond the auditory range, until your whole body is experiencing the tingling ant-crawling sensation of ultrasonic energy imbuing itself into your very neurons. Focus that energy towards your fingertips. Move your hand slowly to the keyboard, and begin coding, in the Zone. Marc

                                          Testers Wanted!
                                          Latest Article: User Authentication on Ruby on Rails - the definitive how to
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                                          Gary R Wheeler
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                                          Did you bring enough to share?

                                          Software Zen: delete this;

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