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> Why, when a technical one suffices? Because if you're programming then the imposed limitation forcing you to constantly switch between windows almost certain
by d110af5ccf 5y ago
> Why, when a technical one suffices?
Because if you're programming then the imposed limitation forcing you to constantly switch between windows almost certainly reduces your productivity. Do you never find yourself jumping back and forth between two or three documentation pages (library API, manpage, language spec, whatever), one or more pieces of example code, and one or more files with code that you're editing? Plus a window for build tooling? I find having that all visible at once in dedicated locations to be incredibly convenient, much more like working on a physical bench top.
- dragonwriter 5y ago> I find having that all visible at once in dedicated locations to be incredibly convenient That’s a reason for seeking out a solution with large enough display area and sufficient resolution. That doesn’t necessarily require multiple monitors.
- d110af5ccf 5y agoI wasn't meaning to differentiate between those two approaches. The original complaint seemed to be that having too many windows visible was leading to distraction. Honestly I found that claim perplexing. If it was only when they were spread across multiple physical monitors (as opposed to a single very large one) that would be even stranger to me. At the end of the day though I admit that it comes down to whatever works for the individual to maximize their effectiveness.