Programmer's Block
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I've got programmer's block at the moment and can't get myself to code anything. But when I'm in the zone and in one of my productive days, I'd estimate that only 3-4 hours of an 8 hour workday am I actually working on a project. The rest of the time I've got to check e-mail for new messages, IM my buddies, or surf websites like seeing if there's any new code posted to CodeProject :) What do you guys do when you're stuck and don't feel like coding anything? How many hours a day do you feel that you're actually productive writing code?
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I've got programmer's block at the moment and can't get myself to code anything. But when I'm in the zone and in one of my productive days, I'd estimate that only 3-4 hours of an 8 hour workday am I actually working on a project. The rest of the time I've got to check e-mail for new messages, IM my buddies, or surf websites like seeing if there's any new code posted to CodeProject :) What do you guys do when you're stuck and don't feel like coding anything? How many hours a day do you feel that you're actually productive writing code?
Reno Tiko wrote: What do you guys do when you're stuck and don't feel like coding anything? I browse around the CP forums. But then I do it even otherwise I guess :-) Nish Sonork ID 100.9786 voidmain www.busterboy.org If you don't find me on CP, I'll be at Bob's HungOut
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I've got programmer's block at the moment and can't get myself to code anything. But when I'm in the zone and in one of my productive days, I'd estimate that only 3-4 hours of an 8 hour workday am I actually working on a project. The rest of the time I've got to check e-mail for new messages, IM my buddies, or surf websites like seeing if there's any new code posted to CodeProject :) What do you guys do when you're stuck and don't feel like coding anything? How many hours a day do you feel that you're actually productive writing code?
Reno Tiko wrote: What do you guys do when you're stuck and don't feel like coding anything? It depends whether I'm working at home or at work. At home, I'll go off and do something less taxing like watch tv or make something to eat. If I'm in the office then I tend to do some web surfing or read my emails. Reno Tiko wrote: How many hours a day do you feel that you're actually productive writing code? On a good day I can manage about 3 hours of productive coding. I get a lot of distractions at work. Problems with the computer system, questions about stuff. Being the most experienced developer on-site means you become the font of all knowledge. Michael :-)
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Reno Tiko wrote: What do you guys do when you're stuck and don't feel like coding anything? It depends whether I'm working at home or at work. At home, I'll go off and do something less taxing like watch tv or make something to eat. If I'm in the office then I tend to do some web surfing or read my emails. Reno Tiko wrote: How many hours a day do you feel that you're actually productive writing code? On a good day I can manage about 3 hours of productive coding. I get a lot of distractions at work. Problems with the computer system, questions about stuff. Being the most experienced developer on-site means you become the font of all knowledge. Michael :-)
Yes its the same for me. And if you stay long enough in the same company, you just end up in that position. Thats one of the main reasons for me to consider a job change this year. Because even if not blocked I get only 2 - 3 coding hours out of a day. Thats frustrating if you have already build up your mind on what to do, and you get interrupted often enough, to have it rebuild again. I think on my top priority list now is uninterrupted work and a detached place to code (no cubicle etc.). I think MS got it right there, because it is said every developer has a room with a door that can be shut. I am a signature virus! Help me spread and copy me to your sig! Ooops I am infected
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I've got programmer's block at the moment and can't get myself to code anything. But when I'm in the zone and in one of my productive days, I'd estimate that only 3-4 hours of an 8 hour workday am I actually working on a project. The rest of the time I've got to check e-mail for new messages, IM my buddies, or surf websites like seeing if there's any new code posted to CodeProject :) What do you guys do when you're stuck and don't feel like coding anything? How many hours a day do you feel that you're actually productive writing code?
Reading CP, interleaved with support. I have to stay in the zone longer, support is driving me insane...
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I've got programmer's block at the moment and can't get myself to code anything. But when I'm in the zone and in one of my productive days, I'd estimate that only 3-4 hours of an 8 hour workday am I actually working on a project. The rest of the time I've got to check e-mail for new messages, IM my buddies, or surf websites like seeing if there's any new code posted to CodeProject :) What do you guys do when you're stuck and don't feel like coding anything? How many hours a day do you feel that you're actually productive writing code?
Reno Tiko wrote: I'd estimate that only 3-4 hours of an 8 hour workday am I actually working on a project. Can we swap jobs? :) /ravi "There is always one more bug..." http://www.ravib.com ravib@ravib.com
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Yes its the same for me. And if you stay long enough in the same company, you just end up in that position. Thats one of the main reasons for me to consider a job change this year. Because even if not blocked I get only 2 - 3 coding hours out of a day. Thats frustrating if you have already build up your mind on what to do, and you get interrupted often enough, to have it rebuild again. I think on my top priority list now is uninterrupted work and a detached place to code (no cubicle etc.). I think MS got it right there, because it is said every developer has a room with a door that can be shut. I am a signature virus! Help me spread and copy me to your sig! Ooops I am infected
Martin Bohring wrote: room with a door that can be shut The only problem is that hardly ANY other companies do this. I can't understand it. The startup I worked for gave all the snr propeller-heads an office (with door, 19" monitor, white board... :(( ) and the work rate was incredible. The company joke every Friday night was "enjoy your weekend. See you tomorrow". ;) The companies that I've worked for since have had terrible working conditions and seemed to produce the same kind of terrible work. Don't get me started on "hot desking". :omg: But at least when I get home, I can get some good work done. ;) A friend has started at MSFT and he sent me pics of his office --- I don't look at them any more... Simon "...Bill is watching..." "An object is simply a referenced thingy" ... Programming Perl, by Larry Wall
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I've got programmer's block at the moment and can't get myself to code anything. But when I'm in the zone and in one of my productive days, I'd estimate that only 3-4 hours of an 8 hour workday am I actually working on a project. The rest of the time I've got to check e-mail for new messages, IM my buddies, or surf websites like seeing if there's any new code posted to CodeProject :) What do you guys do when you're stuck and don't feel like coding anything? How many hours a day do you feel that you're actually productive writing code?
5-6 hours are probably productive for me... of course I've been working 12 hour days for the past couple weeks. Please get me out of here! X| Matt
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I've got programmer's block at the moment and can't get myself to code anything. But when I'm in the zone and in one of my productive days, I'd estimate that only 3-4 hours of an 8 hour workday am I actually working on a project. The rest of the time I've got to check e-mail for new messages, IM my buddies, or surf websites like seeing if there's any new code posted to CodeProject :) What do you guys do when you're stuck and don't feel like coding anything? How many hours a day do you feel that you're actually productive writing code?
When I get stuck, whether it's programming or any other intense mental task, I walk away from it and do something else for a while. It's while I'm distracted that inspiration usually strikes. The only hours of the day that are productive are those when I'm not at work. I produce more useful output in 6 hours at home than I can accomplish in 50 hours at the office. A bus stops at a bus station. A train stops at a train station. On my desk, I have a work station. Hmmm...
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Martin Bohring wrote: room with a door that can be shut The only problem is that hardly ANY other companies do this. I can't understand it. The startup I worked for gave all the snr propeller-heads an office (with door, 19" monitor, white board... :(( ) and the work rate was incredible. The company joke every Friday night was "enjoy your weekend. See you tomorrow". ;) The companies that I've worked for since have had terrible working conditions and seemed to produce the same kind of terrible work. Don't get me started on "hot desking". :omg: But at least when I get home, I can get some good work done. ;) A friend has started at MSFT and he sent me pics of his office --- I don't look at them any more... Simon "...Bill is watching..." "An object is simply a referenced thingy" ... Programming Perl, by Larry Wall
I think having an office is counter productive for me. I prefer having people to throw ideas around with. When it comes to hard core coding, throw head phone on and don't even notice. But then again I don't agree with cubicle land. I think a largish, self contained area for around four developers is very workable. The self-contained area should contain white board(s) and possible a small meeting table. Now it can be distracting if you have very noisy people, but with a good crowd it can be fantastic. Have fun, Paul Westcott.
