When Software Engineers Think They Need More Focus Time
9 months ago
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- Software engineers often enjoy coding for the problem-solving rush, but their real job is creating impact and delivering value.
- High-impact work often happens outside of coding, such as in meetings, conversations, or documentation, preventing costly mistakes.
- Engineers who guard their focus time too strictly may miss critical learning and collaboration opportunities.
- The most impactful engineers stay connected, ask the right questions, and balance coding with collaboration.
- Productivity should be measured by value delivered, not hours of uninterrupted coding.
- Balance deep work with availability by setting clear schedules and being intentional about collaboration.
- The ultimate goal is solving problems, which may or may not involve writing code.