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While this is an admirable perspective, keep things in context. Make sure you aren’t keeping a computer that takes a couple extra seconds on things you do 100s
by Panzer04 4y ago
While this is an admirable perspective, keep things in context. Make sure you aren’t keeping a computer that takes a couple extra seconds on things you do 100s of times a day (eg opening browser tabs, compiling, etc).
If you waste an extra 15 min a day on loading times because you have a 10y old PC, the wasted productive time can add up surprisingly quickly. At the very least, ensure you get those high-value upgrades in (in particular SSD, but also other stuff like semi-modern 4-8 core processor, enough RAM for your tasks)
- moistly 4y agoAm I the only one who sees compiling, loading, etc time as an opportunity to think?
- blep_ 4y agoThe cycle, for me, is code -> compile -> run -> observe results -> think. Compiling is in the wrong position in that sequence to merge it with thinking.
- moistly 4y agoI think about what I just coded and what it should do when I run it. A mini review, an opportunity for an “aha!” moment, and to plan the next step.