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Discussion on: Should you write code all the time, even in your free time?

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Sumit Datta

I think it depends on what is your purpose. I write code or learn new languages in free time all the time. I have been through severe burn outs but that was not code related. It was peer-pressure of success.

Coding for me is not that different from Netflix. 14 years professional programmer, and 10 years before in school/college. So it is second nature.

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Sumit Datta

I must add one thing though - code, like Netflix is a sitting/standing thing.

Please make sure do indulge in physical activities - I do not mix these two types.

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Arika O

:) true, sport is very important. My back is already suffering after 6 months on the job so I am starting to understand more and more how beneficial is physical activity in the long run.