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Re: Ask HN: Does anyone dream of code?

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Post by wapz »

g00gler wrote: post #50
smnscu wrote: post #40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A lot of programmers I respect like to work on printed out code, and it's something I enjoy as well. Furthermore I'd love if we could work completely offline, with pen and paper.

> Furthermore I'd love if we could work completely offline, with pen and paper. Why is that? I loathe writing code on paper, seems like it'd be a serious regression.

I write tons of pseudo-code on paper and it helps me organize my thoughts far better than I can do on the computer (maybe I haven't found the right tools). I seem to solve more complex problems quicker too on paper (ymmv of course).

Re: Ask HN: Does anyone dream of code?

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Post by wapz »

mymistrmister wrote: post #4

This is true for everything in life. Do some thing alot, and your mind will start processing it while you are asleep. I used to have such dreams about EverQuest. So I eventually realized I should play less :P It's called the Tetris Effect, read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris_effect

I must have had the literal tetris effect. I played so much (competitively) I would dream of the patterns and pieces all the time. That's when I knew I was playing too much.

Re: Ask HN: Does anyone dream of code?

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Post by partisan »

g00gler wrote: post #50
smnscu wrote: post #40

Earlier quoted context omitted.

A lot of programmers I respect like to work on printed out code, and it's something I enjoy as well. Furthermore I'd love if we could work completely offline, with pen and paper.

> Furthermore I'd love if we could work completely offline, with pen and paper. Why is that? I loathe writing code on paper, seems like it'd be a serious regression.

I personally don't write literal code on paper very often, but I draw workflows, interactions between pieces of code, thoughts and notes that I then refer to when coding. I spent about 4 hours the other day writing in my notebook working through a large refactor. I don't think I've written so much in such a short time since taking tests in school and I am sure the paperwork saved me a few days of stumbling around.

Re: Ask HN: Does anyone dream of code?

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Post by adnanh »

It's your subconscious working on a problem...

One example would be scenario where you can't remember some word, and you decide you can't remember it and stop thinking about it, your brain continues to search for it in the background (subconsciously)... and then the word comes to you like an interrupt.

I had the same thing with studying for exams (I would dream of the lecture notes and when I wake up in the morning I can perfectly recall everything).

There was a study posted at HN where not completing a task at work, leaves your brain working on it even after you leave your office, only to have the solution pop up in the middle of the night.

All of this can be a result of a stress. You need to take a vacation and relax. Recharge your batteries or you'll be feeling drained really soon...

Re: Ask HN: Does anyone dream of code?

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Post by mango86 »

Lordarminius wrote: post #99
jrumbut wrote: post #97

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This reminded me of a dream I used to have of getting into the car, opening up the Chrome developer tools, and using Javascript to drive.

> This reminded me of a dream I used to have of getting into the car, opening up the Chrome developer tools, and using Javascript to drive. An aside. Reading some of the hilarious comments here I am inclined to think they could be compiled into a bestselling nerd comic

Indeed. Or just sci-fi comedy.
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