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Ask HN: Do you have an inner monologue while programming?
Someone on a thread here the other day mentioned that loud music is good to listen to while programming as it drowns out the inner monologue. I found this odd, as this is the last thing I would want to do. I think constantly in words when I'm programming, coaching myself through what I'm doing. I prefer, then, silence, for working. If there is music on in the office it annoys the hell out of me and stops me focussing.
So I was wondering what other - much better - programmers do. Do you let the voice switch off and do it by feel? Is not doing this what is holding me back?
- philipov 11y agoI visualize the algorithm flow and system state, and manipulate them symbolically. I don't really notice my internal dialogue, neither positively nor negatively.
- davewiner 11y agoI have words and phrases I say at all stages of programming. I've never made a list of them, but I should. They repeat, a lot.
- paublyrne 11y agoExpletives?
- Soulflux 11y agoI think its also the reason why alot of programmers prefer EDM or music that contains no lyrics to be able to listen to themselves more. But I do feel like there is also a connection with inner monologue and when making something.
- morkfromork 11y agoI have to have my ear buds in - listening to rock and typing to the beat of the drums.