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Discussion on: Should You Listen to Music While Programming?

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Ian Clark • Edited

I find listening to music very helpful, but would make a couple of observations:

  • Music without lyric seems to work best for 'flowing flow' with slower paced electronica, ambient and classical proving popular choices

  • Playing music at a volume where it is noticeable by it's absence and not by it's presence, will also help you attain and maintain deep concentration.

Recommended Sources:

Music For Programming - musicforprogramming.net - Excellent electronica mixes
Generate FM (generative.fm/) - Generative ambient (includes open-source code!)