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Why Do Programmers Love Coffee?
- cosiverse 5y agoI had never really thought about that, but as a programmer myself, I'm a coffee (and tea) lover indeed!
- planet-and-halo 5y agoI wonder if some degree might be self-medicating. I've seen it suggested developers have a higher-than-usual rate of ADHD and the like, and it wouldn't surprise me if that's true and caffeine use is an instinctual coping mechanism.
- bluefirebrand 5y agoSample size of one: I recently got diagnosed with ADHD in my 30s and put on amphetamines to medicate it. I don't really drink coffee anymore.
- sp332 5y agoI find that caffeine reduces my working memory. So sure it helps me stay focused on small repetitive tasks, but if I' trying to do something creative or open-ended, I keep my intake down. It's not a huge swing either way though - I rarely have more than three espressos in a day.