As a software developer who spends countless hours working on a computer, maximizing productivity is always top of mind. One of the best ways I‘ve found to work faster and more efficiently is to leverage keyboard shortcuts. By keeping your hands on the keyboard, you can shave precious seconds off of common tasks that quickly…
As a full-stack developer, I‘m always looking for ways to optimize my workflow and get more done in less time. One of the most game-changing tools I‘ve come across in recent years is ChatGPT – an AI-powered coding assistant that can help you write code faster, catch bugs earlier, and stay in the flow state…
As a seasoned full-stack developer, I‘ve spent my fair share of long nights coding, debugging, and staring at glowing screens. It‘s a familiar scene for many in the tech industry – the stereotypical image of the caffeine-fueled programmer burning the midnight oil. But as much as we might romanticize the "work hard, sleep less" ethos,…
As a full-stack developer in today‘s fast-paced world of technology, there is one skill that I believe separates good programmers from exceptional ones: the ability to perform Deep Work. Cal Newport coined this term in his 2016 bestseller to describe professional activities done in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your abilities to the…
The job search can feel like a full-time job in itself, especially in the competitive field of software development. On average, it takes 21 to 80 job applications to get a single job offer, with the higher end more common for entry-level roles. With so many applications, interviews, and correspondence to juggle, it‘s essential to…
As a full-stack developer, you know how cognitively demanding coding can be. It requires deep focus, complex problem-solving and long hours sitting at a screen. After a few hours of debugging a nasty error in legacy code, your mental batteries are drained. Many developers power through this depletion with caffeine and stubborn persistence. They see…
As a seasoned full-stack developer, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to maintain peak productivity levels throughout the entire workday. Constant distractions, unstructured schedules, energy fluctuations, and the compulsion to multitask can all conspire to fragment our focus and output. Over my years in the industry, I‘ve engaged in extensive research and self-experimentation…
So you‘ve got a shiny new MacBook and you‘re ready to start coding up a storm. But before you dive in, it‘s worth taking some time to set up your development environment for maximum productivity and minimum frustration. Having the right tools and configurations can make a huge difference in your speed and efficiency as…
As a seasoned full-stack developer, you know that efficiently navigating and manipulating code across multiple files is crucial to your productivity. One common task that developers face is searching and replacing text across a project. While this can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with large codebases, Vim‘s powerful features make it a breeze….
As developers, our minds are our most valuable asset. The work we do is mentally taxing – it requires deep focus, complex problem solving, and learning new things on a daily basis. It‘s crucial that we protect and preserve our brainpower to avoid burnout and maximize our productivity. In this post, I‘ll share proven strategies…
As a seasoned full-stack developer who has been working 100% remotely for nearly a decade, I‘ve spent countless hours in Zoom meetings for daily standups, sprint planning, code reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and more. One thing I learned very quickly was the importance of proper meeting etiquette—especially when it comes to managing your audio. Knowing how…
As a seasoned software architect and hands-on tech lead, I‘ve managed numerous development teams over the past 15 years, from lean 5-person startups to 100+ engineer organizations at Fortune 500 companies. Through trial and error, I‘ve learned that while there‘s no "silver bullet" for team productivity, there are proven principles and practices that can make…