Always find it reassuring when people say articulate this. It is one of the most demoralising experiences. While it might not be unique to software, (watch professional chef Brad Leone descend into existential dread trying to make pizzelle cookies) it certainly is something that every dev will face. I'm trying to get better at using the tools you list above and recognizing when I'm making things worse :)
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Thanks for sharing! I’ve actually been on the lookout for content like this—examples of people in non-tech indristries struggling through similar challenges we face as devs.
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Always find it reassuring when people say articulate this. It is one of the most demoralising experiences. While it might not be unique to software, (watch professional chef Brad Leone descend into existential dread trying to make pizzelle cookies) it certainly is something that every dev will face. I'm trying to get better at using the tools you list above and recognizing when I'm making things worse :)
Thanks for sharing! I’ve actually been on the lookout for content like this—examples of people in non-tech indristries struggling through similar challenges we face as devs.