One thing I'm doing is organising it per use case, not by concept. So instead of concept A, then B, then C, I ask type "how do I do X" in my terminal and I get answer that lists all the relevant concepts to know and has a brief overview of what to do to achieve my goal. Shocking approach, I know.
I’ve realized I’m my most productive early in the morning. I’ve been on the self taught journey for the last year. Between being a husband, father to 2 kids and managing a family company, time for learning and building is precious. I will certainly be implementing some of these techniques into my day so that I can better utilize the 1 and half I block out early in the morning. Some mornings I’m laser focused and other mornings not so much, hoping that chunking and creating a roadmap will lead to consistency.
time block - e.g. 4 hour - no distractions write task and think of solutions chunking - break down tasks into smaller bits e.g. user stories Parkinson's law - "Work expands to fill the time available for its completion." This means that tasks will often take longer to complete if there is no specific deadline or time constraint. Seinfeld Strategy - doing something everyday to maintain consistency and create a habit. Zeigarnik Effect - implies people remember unfinished and interrupted task better than uninitiated or completed tasks
I'm teaching myself to code right now. My background is materials science, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, and molecular physics. So the reason I'm learning is for running better simulations and developing tools to improve my theory work. Lots of Python, C++, Bash, and Fortran for me. Thanks for your help, Forrest! Learning has been really difficult on top of doing my PhD, but it's definitely more manageable with resources that you and others like you provide :D
I don't really get why anyone would start learning Fortran in this day and age. If you already know it, fine, but why start when there are plenty of libraries for C++ and Python that can do everything that Fortran could do and then some. Truthfully, I don't know why anyone bothers with Python other than being too lazy to learn C++, because all of the same libraries are available between the two, but if you're learning one, why the other? On top of that, if you're learning C++ and you intend on doing well with it, you'll be able to write faster code with ease using it and ignoring Python.
@@anon_y_mousse it's because of the programs we use. Fortran is still the best choice for working with plane wave DFT simulations, like that with Quantum Espresso. I don't know if it's really popular outside my field, but it is still the lifeblood of quantum-scale molecular physics. And we use both Python and C++ for molecular dynamics, in the case of Pymol (of course), and LAMMPS.
Careful with unfinished tasks. Same mechanism that urges us to finish it also cuts chunk of mental capacity which can lead to something like a burnout.
Thinking -> Planning, subdividing and pomodoro is the way for me And in each pomodoro session I focus on a single subtask/task, start coding it with comments, then translate to code. That’s my way at least that’s how my brain works
@@ducksauce0074 macs are meh computers in general, 8gb of RAM is very underwhelming in 2023, and software development is primarily reading and writing text and working with filesystem, so any old laptop would work. I'm generalizing of course, some languages require CPU power for compilation and stuff, but that only really matter when working with big projects. If he's an Apple fan and wanted a Macbook anyway - sure, he can code on it. But it wasn't a good decision if he thought he had to get a Mac just to "attempt" software development.
@@ducksauce0074 I used a Raspberry Pi as my only computer for 5 years and it didn't slow me down. Of course, I also use vim as my "IDE" and primarily write C and occasionally C++ and a few other languages of that type. So that might make a difference if someone is just starting out.
I need your advice man. I have been studying web programming for the last year. So far I have learned CSS, HTML, Javascript, responsive web design etc -- however I am now finding out that AI will replace us web developers. I am distraught. I don't know what to do..... My goal was to be a digital nomad and live over seas now I regret studying web design and I am thinking of doing another trade or something..... Any advice??
Hey buddy :) I understand your worries but actually I don't think AI will be able to replace developers completelly. For sure it will be able to do simple and time consuming tasks, tasks that interns and Jonior devs may do. Because of this the barrier to entry (hope thats the correct term) will be higher, so as a beginner it will be harder to enter the market. But I don't think AI will totally replace developers. Even if AI generates tons of code, it's still needed to check that the code is secure, scalable, robust, covering all requirements etc. You can not just close yours eyes and blindly trust the stuff AI provides you, not now and also not in the future. Also the development is not just about coding but also creating a good concept & architecture that fits all needs. Not sure if a big company would just give that task to AI. Long story short, if you are at a good level I don't think you need to worry about it. Don't let AI make you lose motivation or passion for development when you enjoy it. Cheers :)
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One thing I've started doing is rewriting the documentation for tools I use into my own words so that it's actually useful.
That's a good idea.
One thing I'm doing is organising it per use case, not by concept. So instead of concept A, then B, then C, I ask type "how do I do X" in my terminal and I get answer that lists all the relevant concepts to know and has a brief overview of what to do to achieve my goal. Shocking approach, I know.
I’ve realized I’m my most productive early in the morning. I’ve been on the self taught journey for the last year. Between being a husband, father to 2 kids and managing a family company, time for learning and building is precious. I will certainly be implementing some of these techniques into my day so that I can better utilize the 1 and half I block out early in the morning. Some mornings I’m laser focused and other mornings not so much, hoping that chunking and creating a roadmap will lead to consistency.
time block - e.g. 4 hour - no distractions
write task and think of solutions
chunking - break down tasks into smaller bits e.g. user stories
Parkinson's law - "Work expands to fill the time available for its completion." This means that tasks will often take longer to complete if there is no specific deadline or time constraint.
Seinfeld Strategy - doing something everyday to maintain consistency and create a habit.
Zeigarnik Effect - implies people remember unfinished and interrupted task better than uninitiated or completed tasks
I'm teaching myself to code right now. My background is materials science, chemical engineering, electrochemistry, and molecular physics. So the reason I'm learning is for running better simulations and developing tools to improve my theory work. Lots of Python, C++, Bash, and Fortran for me.
Thanks for your help, Forrest! Learning has been really difficult on top of doing my PhD, but it's definitely more manageable with resources that you and others like you provide :D
sheesh
I don't really get why anyone would start learning Fortran in this day and age. If you already know it, fine, but why start when there are plenty of libraries for C++ and Python that can do everything that Fortran could do and then some. Truthfully, I don't know why anyone bothers with Python other than being too lazy to learn C++, because all of the same libraries are available between the two, but if you're learning one, why the other? On top of that, if you're learning C++ and you intend on doing well with it, you'll be able to write faster code with ease using it and ignoring Python.
@@anon_y_mousse it's because of the programs we use. Fortran is still the best choice for working with plane wave DFT simulations, like that with Quantum Espresso. I don't know if it's really popular outside my field, but it is still the lifeblood of quantum-scale molecular physics. And we use both Python and C++ for molecular dynamics, in the case of Pymol (of course), and LAMMPS.
What computer you using bro? My brother bought the Macbook Air base model😭
@@ducksauce0074 just an XPS15. I send most of my computations to a cluster. I'm going to try to upgrade once I have the funds
I agree starting the thing is the hardest part.
I'm trying to build better habits, and I appreciate the information here my friend!
man you may have just saved me a lot of time, especially the mentality mapping thanks man!!
Best tech channel I just found! Thanks so much for the tips!
I love this career/productivity-centric video in comparison to the other types of videos you release!
wow ! that's really well exlained
Thanks for these beautiful videos, you certainly deserve to get more views.
Careful with unfinished tasks. Same mechanism that urges us to finish it also cuts chunk of mental capacity which can lead to something like a burnout.
Must watch I always ask this question
Thinking -> Planning, subdividing and pomodoro is the way for me
And in each pomodoro session I focus on a single subtask/task, start coding it with comments, then translate to code. That’s my way at least that’s how my brain works
10:01 you’ve also been a UA-camr for many years 😂. Jkjk love your vids bro
You have some good books on your table during the Logitech presentation. What books do you like? Malcolm Gladwell, probably?
Is int chucking aginst what you sayied in your other video tittled "The ACTUAL Way to Code Productively & Professionally" ?
when did you begin to code? What Age
The Clean Code book said to avoid the flow state, does that mean that you disagree with that, I just asked to feed my curiosity
Here at 50 views, before this video blows up!
Good video.
My brother just bought a Macbook Air M2 base model with 8gb RAM in an attempt to transition to SWE. Did he make a bad choice? He didnt knew better
You can start coding on a potato tbh
@@em_the_bee thanks for your comment but im not sure if you are serious. It was a genuine question
@@ducksauce0074 macs are meh computers in general, 8gb of RAM is very underwhelming in 2023, and software development is primarily reading and writing text and working with filesystem, so any old laptop would work. I'm generalizing of course, some languages require CPU power for compilation and stuff, but that only really matter when working with big projects.
If he's an Apple fan and wanted a Macbook anyway - sure, he can code on it. But it wasn't a good decision if he thought he had to get a Mac just to "attempt" software development.
@@em_the_bee no he didnt get a macbook just to attempt swe. He already bought it so he was curious if its sufficient enougj. Thank you
@@ducksauce0074 I used a Raspberry Pi as my only computer for 5 years and it didn't slow me down. Of course, I also use vim as my "IDE" and primarily write C and occasionally C++ and a few other languages of that type. So that might make a difference if someone is just starting out.
This is too much for me to remember and try to do. I just keep it simple: get started, break things down, work 90 min blocks.
Now with the ChatGpt I don't feel like a programmer anymore I build projects but I don't get that level of satisfaction now
Then don’t use it
One thing that actually helped my productivity is only using one monitor
Same here, although I do have 12 desktops to put running programs on.
Thanks.
Parkinson's law is why I procrastinate and do everything at the last minute. I get the same work done in a mere fraction of the time. :P
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Make videos applying Computer Science like nang channel does!! It would be great to see it :D
I need your advice man. I have been studying web programming for the last year. So far I have learned CSS, HTML, Javascript, responsive web design etc -- however I am now finding out that AI will replace us web developers.
I am distraught. I don't know what to do..... My goal was to be a digital nomad and live over seas now I regret studying web design and I am thinking of doing another trade or something..... Any advice??
Hey buddy :) I understand your worries but actually I don't think AI will be able to replace developers completelly. For sure it will be able to do simple and time consuming tasks, tasks that interns and Jonior devs may do. Because of this the barrier to entry (hope thats the correct term) will be higher, so as a beginner it will be harder to enter the market. But I don't think AI will totally replace developers. Even if AI generates tons of code, it's still needed to check that the code is secure, scalable, robust, covering all requirements etc. You can not just close yours eyes and blindly trust the stuff AI provides you, not now and also not in the future. Also the development is not just about coding but also creating a good concept & architecture that fits all needs. Not sure if a big company would just give that task to AI.
Long story short, if you are at a good level I don't think you need to worry about it. Don't let AI make you lose motivation or passion for development when you enjoy it.
Cheers :)
So I was checking your python degree on github ay and I think Python Data Structures and Using Python to Access Web Data links need to be updated :P
piaaanist? it's pianist
I thought you were way past 28
more like 33 ;) and thought you went there just to save us all from our programming sins
lol i see what you did there
50s ago noice
neck hair is sexy. seriously, love it! 🤩
gilfoyle from silicon valley hahah ?
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Hmmm... I thought you said programming might not exist in 5 years.
I have found Jesus and he codes 😂
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