A Jitsi call is totally a proper conversation. You learn by working with developers more capable than you, by getting advice, and most of all by planning featur

A Jitsi call is totally a proper conversation. You learn by working with developers more capable than you, by getting advice, and most of all by planning feature and solving bugs. None of this needs an office. The "not getting distracted" thing can be a problem though. It's not for me, simply follow work hours. It's also less an issue I feel when you work closely with another (remote) developer. There will be PRs to review and PRs to deliver, that should motivate you easily. But for the record, you can also get distracted in an office - maybe more easily even.