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"Do you listen to music while coding?" An analysis.

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Re: "Do you listen to music while coding?" An analysis.

#2
When coding I usually only listen to music if it's an album that I have listened to at least 5+ times. This works for me in that my brain seems to know exactly what parts/songs are coming next and they are no surprises/distractions.

Mixes and things like last.fm are no good because I always have to stop to see what is playing.

Re: "Do you listen to music while coding?" An analysis.

#4
I was hoping this was going to be an analysis of how listening habits correlate with productivity. I'm sure it comes down to personal preference and a host of other factors, but it'd still be interesting to see if there's a statistical difference between different genres or no music at all.

Re: "Do you listen to music while coding?" An analysis.

#5
I find it very hard to concentrate while listening to music, but even harder while overhearing other people's conversations, so occasionally the headphones must go on.

Of course, headphones also mildly discourage others from interrupting, but that's no way to live your life.

Re: "Do you listen to music while coding?" An analysis.

#10
I love music, but I've never been able to work while listening to music. If it's music I enjoy, it consumes my attention (see quote below), especially if I'm familiar with the specific songs. I don't like listening to music on "broadcast," so I'll almost never enjoy a Pandora station even of a genre I generally enjoy.

"Music is the pleasure the human soul experiences from counting without being aware that it is counting." -Gottfried Leibniz

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