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Discussion on: Coding as a hobby? For me, non-work coding is a regimen, like going to the gym

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Gualtiero Frigerio

You made a good point. I wouldn't call coding an hobby, but something useful to my career so yeah, like going to the gym it helps me stay fit as a developer.
I think personal projects should be funnier than your regular job, but you still need to put some effort even when you start dealing with difficult or annoying bugs. That's why I wouldn't call that an hobby, you're still doing some work, and in some ways even if you're learning a new language or trying something not related to your current job it is all about what you do for a living, coding.

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Peter Skirko

Thanks for the comment! You make a good point—it's important to make non-work projects (personal projects, hobbies, regimens, etc) more fun than normal work. Maybe some people have lots of fun at work, but for many people work can be stressful too. By making personal projects fun, you associate coding with enjoyment rather than the stress of work.