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If I need a stimulant to keep me awake, I go to sleep. Pulling an all-nighter when I'm already in sleep debt only produces code that sucks. The next day, I'
by cwilbur 20y ago
If I need a stimulant to keep me awake, I go to sleep.
Pulling an all-nighter when I'm already in sleep debt only produces code that sucks. The next day, I'm too tired to be functional and I've got a bunch of code that needs to be thrown out and rewritten. Sleep is a better use of time.
- ryantmulligan 20y agoAgreed. I don't even drink or ingest any stimulants. Keeps my sleep much more regular.
- cwilbur 19y agoOh, I have no objection to stimulants in general; I like my tea and my coffee. It's just that if I need the stimulation to stay awake and working, I'm already in false-economy territory.
- mattjaynes 20y agoCaffeine actually makes me sleepy. So I just listen to happy electronica music or take a nap ;)
- rms 20y agoModafinal is a drug that really intrigues me. Many militaries have switched to it from amphetamine. It's not really stimulating, but it eliminates any tiredness you might have. The perfect drug for a mandatory all-nighter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modafinil http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modafinil