Who codes for pleasure outside of work?
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Well, I do. Sometimes when I want to and have time for it. But actually, a wise CPian[^] told upcoming programmers the following thing:
Pete O'Hanlon
First of all, get yourself a life outside of computers. I know it's odd hearing this from somebody who spends so much time on Code Project, but you need to have interests outside of coding; trust me, perspective makes you a better coder. I am a husband and father first and foremost, a guitarist second, and a coder third.
Well, he pretty much nailed it. It is good if you enjoy programming, but you need something else to do to get a work/life balance. I hang out a lot at the local bar, I go running frequently and I do coding work. And the coding thing is only successful because I do other stuff, too.
cheers Marco Bertschi
You have absolutely no idea how glad I am that I have no idea at all. - OriginalGriff I'm at peace with the world and myself. - Me
I totally agree. I also paint, meditate and practice yoga, but hobby programming forms a large part of expressing my creativity. It really feeds my soul if you know what I mean.
.dan.g. AbstractSpoon Software
email: abstractspoon2(at)optusnet(dot)com(dot)au
