Developer Productivity Tips

These are my personal notes on maintaining high productivity as a software developer. I've collected these tips over years of experience and continuous improvement.

Daily Practices

  1. Start with planning

    • Review yesterday's progress
    • Set clear goals for today
    • Prioritize tasks effectively

  2. Development Environment

    • Keep tools updated
    • Use keyboard shortcuts
    • Customize your IDE
    • Maintain useful snippets

  3. Time Management

    • Use Pomodoro Technique
    • Take regular breaks
    • Block distracting websites
    • Schedule deep work sessions

Useful Tools

Here are some tools I use daily:

  • VS Code with custom extensions
  • Git with aliases
  • Terminal with custom scripts
  • Project management apps

Workflow Tips

  • Write tests first
  • Commit frequently
  • Document as you go
  • Review code before breaks

These notes are constantly evolving as I discover new tools and techniques. What works for me might not work for everyone, but I hope these tips help you develop your own productive workflow!