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My response lacks rigor, but, the linked studies may give some insight into your first point. As to the second, third, and fourth... really, as much as I'd like to say I'm all for …

I needed a few more hours sleep on days with a lot of exercise (hours long sessions). Sleep hygiene helps. Lights out, blackout blinds, loud fans and notification sounds off, no TV…

There are projects using all these tools. The initial onboarding learning curve is more of a cliff. The results are pretty smooth.

Depends on the size of the feature, and the maintainer, but you're right about "talk to the maintainter." Some projects, you'll want to do a weekend of really rough work, contact t…