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I personally find non-private settings where you can easily collaborate with other developers more productive. When I am alone in an office, there is a higher
by umvi 8y ago
I personally find non-private settings where you can easily collaborate with other developers more productive.
When I am alone in an office, there is a higher temptation to waste time on reddit/youtube and I am less likely to talk to other developers outside of IM apps.
But when I'm in an open office/lab environment I find I'm more likely to stay on task and also more likely to get unstuck on something thanks to close proximity to other developers.
Everyone is different.
- mlthoughts2018 8y agoYou occupy such an extreme minority among knowledge workers that, as a matter of default policy, your view has to be discounted in favor of privacy and quiet conditions. However, it’s easy enough for employers to provide both private & quiet offices and separate areas for constant collaboration and ambient chatter, allowing people to choose which type of area they want their primary workspace to be located in.
- umvi 8y ago> However, it’s easy enough for employers to provide both private & quiet offices and separate areas for constant collaboration and ambient chatter To clarify: this is my situation. I have an office and an open lab in which to work. Usually I eat lunch in my office but find myself working in the lab most of the day because of the perceived increased productivity