Hello World! My first #healthydebate about windows vs mac vs linux generated more than 2500 views and 60 comments! So I decided to create another debate, it feels so good to have interactions with other programmers!
I'm relatively new to programming (started around 1 year ago) and just was interested about the story's of other developers. I'm interested in how do you love to code. Personally, I love it with a high-volume rock song, using atom or visual studio code, in python or javascript, and responding badly to all those who talk to me 😊.
So, How do you love to code? Do you listen to music while coding? What IDE (code editor) do you use? When do you like to code? What is your favorite programming languages? Why and how do you started programming? What are you working on? Questions can be infinite, so just talk a bit about yourself!
I'm very interested in creating a conversation / a debate thinking about how different peoples love to code. I also have in mind to write an article on that, maybe using quotes from this post. So I need you to tell us all the funniest things!
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My favorite style of programing is actually pair programing. Working with someone else, either with one typing and the other helping (fixing typos, looking up documentation...) or just being in a video conference with someone else working.
When I'm not pair programing, I sometimes like listening to music. The style depends a lot on the type of programing I'm doing. If it's a no-brainer kind of work (like fixing common errors on nodes), anything will do (and I'll probably go with prog rock 😁), even with lyrics. If it's a job that requires deep concentration, I might choose baroque music for ex (such as Bach's Brandenburg Concertos or Vivaldi's Recorder Concertos).
I'm a CLI kind of person (coming from the ops side) and my usual coding env is Ubuntu with Neovim (see my dotfiles).
I use VSCode occasionally if I need advanced debugging.
I use this setup for all kinds of development, from Go/Ruby (most usual languages I use) to web dev, all through editing config files, Puppet code, YAML...
I am not listening any music during programming for better focus..
My favorite languages are:
Python -> for simple programs or scripts
Flutter -> for frontend development
Kotlin -> for backend development
Go -> for microservices
Bash -> for shell scripting
My favorite editors:
NeoVim -> for writing scripts or simple programs
IntelliJ Idea with Vim plugin -> for development some bigger projects
If you're interested, check this article and give your opinion, why do you love programming?
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Wow, thanks for the idea!
I think my next discussion will be about that ❤
I love programming when I get to the Flow state, as a person who have ADHD sometimes it's no so easy, but once I'm focusing I forget about everything that is not related to the job.
Music or video in the background is the best way to code productively. By the way, classic music helps to relax and concentrate on the work
I love to speak out loud while writing code.... I think my family see me as a weirdo (lol I don't blame them). Personally, I cannot do it with music or any other kind of "distractions" aside from talking out loud the best way to approach/solve an issue. And to be completely honest, I'm not sure why I do that.
I love coding because it gives me a sense that I'm into the future. But more specifically I love refactoring and cleanup (like making code more readable and seeing what other devs come up with). It brings more in depth knowledge of all the ways of doing things which is really fascinating to me :D
Since coding is a way to make more money, I have to code everyday. So now love or not I still have to code.
Listen to music for more productivity, yeah. After that, take a sip of coffee and Im on the sky.
Used to code in sublime text, now I use vs code. Js, PHP but still PHP is the most favorite.
Im code both html game and website. And now still do both.
I love coding with a group of people at a meetup event (pre 2020). With out laptops out and having beer and pizza and mingling and listening to music.
I'll find a newbie or visitor who needs help with their goal or I'll get advice on my own project. Or just enjoy being in the space and working on whatever I feel like.
I recently noticed that moving around, walking away from the desk, is pretty pleasant. To empty my head and tackle a problem under a new angle
Yes, when I started coding and learning English at the same time I was able to pass 20 minutes trying to understand a sentence/ a concept. When I realised I needed another way around I decided to completely break from code (best is going to sleep) and then return to it with a clearer mind.
I love to code while watching media, but I'm way more effective if I can listen to music (as little lyrics as possible, medium energy, not big swings in tempo)
Right now I'm learning Rust, so that is my favorite at the moment. Most effective would be JS and C# currently.
I started programming as a child on an Apple ][e with integer basic. Got hooked and managed to make it into a career. :)
I mostly code in Visual Studio and/or Sublime text
I am more a student than a programmer right now. I barely touch the code unless it's related to the studying. I admit that I lose energy over time by studying a lot.
I usually play music when coding simple thing such as a component but I disable music to think complex things.
My text editor and IDE are VSCode, Neovim and Pycharm. All of them have Vim motion and easy-motion because it's better to move fast even I forgot the key binding.
Mainly, I used JavaScript/TypeScript in my personal projects and Python for studying computer programming class. I love functional programming language such as Haskell, Rust (Not fully functional but has more functional features), and Clojure but I rarely find a chance to use them as TypeScript and Python solved most of the problems.
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