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Essential Investments for Remote Programmers?

dev.to staff on March 13, 2024

What investments do you believe are crucial for remote programmers to enhance their work environment and productivity? Follow the DEVteam for more...
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Jake Lundberg • Edited

there are lots of nice to haves, but after working 100% remotely for the last 4 or 5 years there are 2 things i’ve found are a must:

  • a good chair with proper back support and that encourages good posture
  • a dedicated physical location where you work. this helps to separate work from the rest of your life (this can be as simple as putting a makeshift table in the corner of a room)
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Bernd Wechner

Funny you should say that. I work at a standing desk at work and at home. And it's all the gain here, in fact every new desk is a standing desk (adjustable, so some still sit mostly or share while dinner mostly or always stand).

But yes I teach a workstation as the task priority, somewhere to work, most definitely not a laptop.

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Ben Halpern

Good chairs go a long way as others have mentioned.

Good habits around keeping one's area productive are also a big deal.

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Fatemeh Paghar

1-Investing in the right tools and resources can significantly enhance the work environment and productivity of remote programmers. like High-Quality Hardware

2-Investing in improving personality traits like communication skills, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness is crucial for remote programmers to enhance their work environment and productivity. These investments can include taking online courses, attending workshops, or practicing mindfulness to develop these skills. By focusing on personal growth, remote programmers can better navigate challenges, communicate effectively with team members, and leverage their strengths to excel in their work.

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Ferdinand Davidenko

For me, a quiet place, no music at all or maybe anything not much noisy. Concentration is necessary!

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Martins Gouveia • Edited

A good chair. Table. One or two screen if you are frontend developer or not and finally a quiet space.

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Mr. Linxed

A good chair.

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Jeff Chavez

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