Hey there! Welcome to my very first blog post! I'm thrilled to share this debugging adventure with you all. 😃🎉
'Just one more try.' I whispered to myself, staring at the same MERN stack error for the 60th minute. 🥲
Personal Story 📖
Recently, I found myself in a classic developer standoff - me vs. a seemingly simple bug in my MERN project. 🤺 I write quotes in my free time, exploring life's little lessons, but this bug was about to teach me one I hadn't written down yet. My inner stubborn developer wouldn't let me step away. The same error message kept mocking me for 1 hour straight. The kicker? Just days before, I'd solved a much more complex issue in half the time. The difference? My mental state. 🧠
The Problem 🐛
Here's what my stubborn debugging session looked like:
- Repeatedly reading the same error message 👀
- Making random changes hoping something would work 🤞
- Growing frustration with each failed attempt 😤
- Ignoring my brain's increasingly desperate 'take a break' signals 🥱
Why We Push Through 💪
Let's be honest - we've all been there. That stubborn voice saying:
- 'It's just a simple bug, I SHOULD be able to fix this' 🧐
- 'I'm not leaving until this works' 😠
- 'Taking a break means I'm giving up' 😮💨
- 'Good developers don't get stuck on simple problems' 🤦♀️
The Better Approach 💡
Here's what I learned the hard way:
- Productivity isn't measured by hours spent staring at the screen 👩💻
- Our problem-solving ability has a battery life 🔋
- Sometimes, walking away IS the solution 🚶♀️
- Fresh eyes beat tired determination every time 👁️
Practical Tips ⚡
My new debugging rules:
- Set a 30-minute timer for initial attempt ⏲️
- If stuck, take a 15-minute complete break 🧘♀️
- Document current approach before breaks 📝
- Return with a different strategy 🤔
- Ask for help if stuck after two cycles 🙋♀️
The Mindset Shift 🎭
This experience inspired me to write one of my quotes
Stubbornness is a tool to master, not a weapon to be used against yourself.
~ Muskan (that's me! 😄)
This quote wasn't just another addition to my collection - it became my debugger's mantra.
Think about it - we wouldn't force a dull knife to cut 🔪. Why force a tired mind to code? 🤯
Final Thoughts 💭
Now I treat my mental energy like my most valuable debugging tool. Because let's face it - sometimes the best line of code is the one you write after a good break. 😌
Your Turn to Debug 🪄
Next time you're in a coding battle, remember:
- Your brain is your IDE - it needs regular reboots 🧠
- Breaks aren't bugs in your workflow - they're features 👩💻
- The best debuggers know when to close their laptops 😴
Fun fact: Been dreaming about tech blogging forever, but needed that perfect push! 💭
And there came Hadil Ben Abdallah with her incredible tech posts! 🌟 Thanks for being that spark! ⚡
Happy coding, fellow debuggers! May your errors be obvious and your breaks be guilt-free. ✨
~ Muskan Dodmani
Developer by day, Poem & Quote writer by night 👩💻
If this resonated with you, I'd love to hear your debugging war stories! 🤩
Thanks for reading my first blog! Here's to many more developer adventures together! 😄✨
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Top comments (6)
This really came at the right time because :P
Happy to know that my post arrived just in time 😄
So cool 😍 Thanks a lot for mentioning me 🤍 Keep shining ✨
My pleasure 🥰
Exactly the inspiration i needed…I have started and stopped out of frustration…but just needed to here this…thanks…
I'm so glad this resonated! 😄
Frustration is just enthusiasm in disguise
It shows up when we care enough to keep trying! Don't let it ghost you!!
Every time you restart, you're actually leveling up your resilience. 💪