I find that I am able to code a more rapid speed, when under the influence, but if I go pass a certain point the quality of my code drop significantly.
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#12Everyone can code when buzzed/drunk. I guess the point is "can you code well?" Drunk folks can drive, except they tend to run into/kill people pretty often.
Good point.
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#13I once wrote Pacman in one go with few shots, but i myself don't understand the code well now, it still runs though.
Yes. Often, I start from scratch and not with existing code/project.
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#143-4 beers in, that's when I actually get creative and make interesting stuff.
Programming ability UP, debugging ability waaay down though :-|
I spit out 3 pages of amazing jquery that turns a into an organism, but I was totally axed by a rogue semicolon somewhere in the middle.
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#15working boozed increases productivity
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#16I wish I could, but that side of my brain shuts down after more than one drink.
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#17My brain works better next day.
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#18Sometimes yes, sometimes no. it depends on the alcohol, how much and other external factors like my levels of motivation or tiredness.
It would be clichéd to say that some of my best work was done drunk, but i'd also like to point out that some of my worst has been done when drunk too.
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#193-4 beers in, that's when I actually get creative and make interesting stuff. Programming ability UP, debugging ability waaay down though :-| I spit out 3 pages of amazing jquery that turns a into an organism, but I was totally axed by a rogue semicolon somewhere in the middle.
Was it one you wrote or was it one that the interpreter inserted to "help?"
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#20I get less effective with every beer, and after two or three my ability to concentrate significantly decreases. I switched to non-alcoholic beer recently : )