Should You Listen To Music While Programming?

Hi all, this is more of a rant than an actual video.
Here's the article I referenced when researching
www.uow.edu.au/media/2019/is-....
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[@cody_codes_youtube]

Do what works! Taking action vs preparing or reading about the thing will always be the better choice. Also, you’re right. We should all chill a bit.

[@hashemdalijeh]

i'm so agree with *action* part !👌

[@PhukPKummings]

I disagree on this, taking action with little to no knowledge seems like you'd spend more time and energy trying to figure something out if you have no idea what you're doing. I'd rather spend some time reading about something and watching videos then tackle the assignment without out understand what I'm doing. Idk how people can do the other way, I guess it comes down to how fast you can understand and comprehend things.

[@t5381]

Yeah taking action highly depends, when implementing some new parsing algorithm from some papers you really want to read the papers through first etc. Of course, do start at some point. You don't have to fully know how everything will be implemented (e.g. in your specific programming language) yet, but do at least know what you are working towards and have some understanding at a high level.

[@cody_codes_youtube]

@@t5381 @LocustHordeElite Yeah, I mean, I understand the blanket absolute statements usually will make me look dumb. I think there is just some level of always asking yourself if reading or "preparing" you're doing for the task honestly has direct benefit to what you want to accomplish. It's rare that someone is assigned to put in a new parsing algorithm. 99% of coding should use standard libraries and established patterns. Rolling your own or being too creative will quickly draw down on the ROI of that level of in depth research. Yes there are exceptions, but the advice applies to most

[@t5381]

@@cody_codes_youtube That's fair. I mean it's true that one can always refactor their code afterwards, or fix minor implementation problems after having written some code (and thus having gained more understanding by doing).

[@NanerBag]

Listening to my favorite music is the sauce that makes starting enjoyable. When it gets distracting and i want silence to think about stuff i just... turn it off. And i often forget to turn it back on and i just continue in silence with my headphones on. Do whatever gets you in the zone and having a geniunely good time. Focus, remove distractions, but keep it fun. Productivity is a deeply personal thing which you have to carve your own way of, not to force yourself down the path others carved.

[@AGalassi1900]

literally same, I'll only realize my music is off like 2 hours later when the silence becomes deafening 💀

[@notpersuingrelaxation8835]

That’s literally me bruh

[@Perspective_2005]

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[@chinecheremedeh]

Me too lol​@@notpersuingrelaxation8835

[@cherubin7th]

Watching KZbin while programming is fun, I get nothing done. But do what is fun...

[@vitorestacio8741]

This is high key the best programming related channel out here rn, straight to the point with some hints of personal experience and the best part: no bullshit Keep at it man

[@TheHollowayPower]

FACTS

[@AnkurAlpha]

Man, you just summarized the whole life in just 2 minutes. I have been always been looking for more and more efficient way to study and here you just de-cluttered each and everything . Thanks a lot !!!

[@hutchson7410]

Best programming related channel. THANK YOU!!

Thanks for this video. It feels like your answer is exactly what I needed to hear.

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[@ericm97]

“Sustainable is a lot better than optimal” is probably the best way to put it.

[@snoudev]

Really love the way you share all your thoughts, thanks a lot

[@iam_jeremy]

I really love this kind of content! Straight to the point yet meaningful! Best YT channel for programmers!

[@stealedmango]

Man I really needed to hear that right now. Thank you so much.

[@goingmadhere]

The most relatable video out! Love your content, thanks for sharing!

[@SpacyMelodies]

Every video I watch of yours, the point boils down to "Just code" and I mean that in the best way possible because every single time, it's exactly what I need to hear.

[@chindianajones3742]

I love all your content man it really keeps me so motivated and somehow I always feel at ease after watching your videos. Personally, I usually like complete silence while coding/learning because my thoughts just feel clearer. But sometimes when im in the zone i will put on Prime in the background, or even some CS lectures or medieval plain chant (theres this awesome channel called "musica medievale" that posts some really amazing stuff, especially music/lyric poetry of the troubadours). Im not really engaged in it, but its nice to have some "white noise" in the background.

[@MrKrusten]

You dont know how privileged you are to have this man. I would have needed these kind of videos so SO SO MUCH back when i started. I was on the verge of mental breakdowns back then and this channel would have saved me from so much suffering.

[@chindianajones3742]

@@MrKrusten from your comment it seems that you no longer experience those mentals breakdowns anymore (or at least not as much lol), and for this I am glad for you. It gives me hope that I too will find myself in such a position some day. Although I do have questions: do you look back on those days where you were breaking down and feel that you are stronger now because of it? Or do you think you would have been better off approaching your learning/growing process in a way that would have avoided those tough times?

[@studyingCS]

My man, this music is leet af. I feel like I'm in some game / anime or movie rn. Thanks!

[@chindianajones3742]

@@studyingCS im glad you like it! Lol its a nice change of pace from more typical modern music, which is still great but is a completely different vibe. Sometimes its nice to get teleported to the 10th century xD

[@FxWitch]

holy moly

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[@ally2502]

always straight to the point, we love you mn ❣

[@emanuelacosta2541]

Thanks a lot for your content brother. It helps me a lot to carry on!!!

[@24Ippo]

I love the fact you go straight to the point

[@nilsgehlin616]

Definetely my favorite tech content on youtube! Every video makes me feel like you have bugged my brain, keep at it

[@kToni73]

Fireship vibes, love the channel 👍 As for music, I’ve just downloaded Endel to try it out. Really liking it 3 days in.

[@BridgeSTP]

I'm so glad I took the time to watch this video. Thank you man.

[@mohitdhule9654]

Love this kind of content m. Thanks for these videos

[@Bati_]

This video relieved my stress a lot, we are not aware of the pressure all of these internalized external teachings create for us… As long as you love the process, you will be better at the craft.

[@vladislavkaras491]

That was well said! Thanks for such short answer!

[@jacobrose9606]

You put the answer in this 10 seconds, and so I not only watched the rest of it, I also subscribed.

[@eliasvelazquez5995]

Great content, as usual! You have to pick what's best for you instead of living your life through everyone else's point of view. Yeah, make informed choices, sure, but ultimately choose what works for you. I've been studying with two types of music: Classical music when it's time to read documentation or learn theoretical concepts. Action movie/videogames soundtracks when it's time to code. Now my brain relates coding/studying with having fun and discovery, it's been a game changer.

[@HarrisonHemstreet]

another stellar vid. great job

[@kool-breez]

I love how short and sweet your videos are! Straight to the point with no fluff. I hope you can keep it up

[@parkourbee2]

Such a beautiful way to describe what I've been learning myself lately. fun > efficiency. Curiosity is the antidote to burnout.

[@gahfaustino]

This video is…. Perfect! That is exact the ideia. The last years have been so stressful pursuing a better way to focus and the main goal should be enjoy it.

[@liam8370]

at this point i think you're my entire reason and all my motivation for coding at this rate i might need one video per day when i get a job😭

[@VKjkd]

Very important video. Well made and thank you for giving us a license to just be.

[@abdullatifthe1]

Always look forward to your videos and really well put !! What's everyone's go to Listen ?

[@Waheeeey]

Thank you for your videos. I see so much "x is the best way to do this!", then another person saying "stop doing that, do this!". And that doesn't just apply to programming. It just makes life feel hard.

[@justanotherself3916]

Im trying really hard (hehe) to stop going into that rabbit hole of productivty/discipline that youtube just got flooded with, I mean it helped me a lot to get practical and philosophical ways of go in life in amore focused and structured way but once that is integrated to some level then is time to enjoy the other parts too.

[@Bam4006]

I didnt ask this question. I just got this video recommended randomly. You made me think about this now. I have to think about it now. I would have never thought about it if it wasnt for this video....

[@HetPatel-fz6kg]

W take and one I really needed to hear! ty

[@mcresgd]

this is the best approach ive seen to this

[@LeftoverSundriesMan]

"Sustainable is a lot better than optimal" is a truth that many businesses myopically focused on maximizing short-term profitability lose sight of that causes them to orchestrate their own downfall.

[@Twiphed]

Straight to the point. Insta-subscribed!

[@joshhitech]

Facts! I completely agree. Not everything needs to be optimized.

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[@anandmahamuni5442]

Lets be honest whenever people gatekeep this much pedantic shit, you know that it doesnt matter anyways, do what you think is right. Great video as always!

[@HmmTushar]

This video is likely one of the most relatable ones I've seen in a while.

[@askholia]

bigboxSWE might be the most important streamer out there. Not kidding. I mean, he just tells it like it is and thank you for that! Please keep it up! You make me feel more sane in an insane world.

[@leindfraust1052]

I code with AC/DC jamming especially with Thunderstruck and yes I get 10x more productive while blasting the keyboard like im on a concert lol but it really depends on the mood. Sometimes I just want a quiet environment especially when bug fixing

[@petarkolev6928]

Right in the FKN emotion!!! Can't say it better - great video!

[@dotRarufu]

very great advice, fun over efficiency

[@Aashish.XD.]

I didn't know i needed someone to say this but thankyou

[@SenthilkumarDeivasigamani]

Thank you for the video.

[@omercagris]

Great advices, thanks

[@Funzelwicht]

Awesome vid!

[@arslan5829]

BRO, THANK YOU SO MUCH. LOVE YOU MAN. I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS. I DON'T HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING PERFECT, I HAVE TO JUST ENJOY DOING IT. FUCK MAN, I CAN FINALLY BREATHE.

[@Pyrus_Maximus]

Love your channel

[@peteruelimaa4973]

It's just so different depending on my mood. For me, enough sleep, not stressing stress out about things (like this optimization shit) and being able to work without being disturbed for a few hours I'm super motivated, chill and .. all the sudden, productive.

[@naranyala_dev]

it's totally different now, thank you

[@ossigen8_Shorts-Video]

This video is really true, i have a lot of hobby outside programming

[@timurrte5694]

Title got me 😂 I almost stopped my dungeon synth playlist

[@caasieu]

Just clicked to chill and take a nap with a cool background video, I do wtvr tf I want

[@MrKrusten]

I love this channel

[@0xSingularity]

Love this take

[@jesselima_dev]

Well said!

[@fayking]

hell yea, really love the vid

[@scotmcpherson]

Listening to rhythmic music help me not notice the time pass. For me that’s a big help.

[@adityawijaya3163]

love this answer

[@vaisakhkm783]

Thanks... now i can over optimize Neovim while listening to music 😃

[@sabuein]

Thanks, bro.

[@mit4893]

bro is the definition of keeping everything simple

[@user-yi9zq8md2k]

Added this to my TEDTalk playlist

[@nikitadmitriev4587]

as always. fire

[@theghost9362]

I've sweated my whole life trying to optimize my life (coding ) , it didn't serve me well mentally , sooo I've switched , to "I'm just happy to be here

[@Kevin-jc1fx]

Sustainaible is a lot better than optimal. Well said. The amount of unnecessary stress all this brings is humongous. Find what works for you and stick to it.

[@plaguedrsammy]

This is some good wisdom.

[@zeromailss]

It is always about the balance of learning and practicing, most people, me included spent too much time learning but not actually use the knowledge in practical setting

[@horusan]

for me when im learning something i need focus so i only listen to lofi but if im not learning something new and just building stuff coding around i prefer to play music and for me it's been a blast

[@lifedeather]

Whatever you feel like, sometimes music, sometimes you need to pause it to think, sometimes you dont even turn it on

[@jhmlllacdao6264]

Wow what a wake up call... always felt guilty for not sticking to the optimized schedule - not that I have followed it seriously even once 😂

[@seifenspender]

Truer words have long not been said

[@Muaahaa]

I recommend trying to notice if you are being distracted by your music, like, you are focusing on parts of the songs, or you are stopping what you are doing to find another song often. Breaks in you mental focus on a programming task can really build up, but what breaks that focus will vary from person to person. I like to effectively have a randomized playlist of familiar music that's at least a few hours long.

[@xbeast7585]

Great Video

[@3r3bu5x9]

I'm a dev and I regularly listen to music at work or personal projects. I get into that "flow state" in about 5 mins every time. Pretty cool tbh. I listen to mostly deatchcore/melodeath while coding.

[@gemsof279]

this is gold

[@auguststas7770]

The most important part is stay true to yourself and listen to your heart.

[@Zoronoa01]

opened youtube to play some music while coding, found your video first XD

[@Krebsik1]

What I take with me from your video is, simply do what makes the thing you currently do more fun. People challenge themselves all the time. Take Goggins for example, while he works out he doesnt listens to music because he thinks its a fake boost or something. Its okay too and hes maybe right but you dont have to boost your coding skills listening to mozart. Thank you for this video.

[@DefaultFlame]

1:20 Love that meme format. Edit: Also, personally I find music in the background helpful for concentration, but I can't have a podcast or youtube video running because I will focus on that and forget completely about what I'm working on.

[@seanrileyhawkins4511]

Mad respect 🖖(youtube should put the actual salute emoji)

[@lpdemodimi]

the year i wrote my masters thesis white noise was my most listened song on spotify. Complete silence etc. makes my brain work the best.

[@user-ze3rp4ik7s]

This encompasses so many things. Even the never ending debates about the "best" programming language/framework/stack, etc. Nas said it best, "who's the best, Pac,Nas or Big? AINT NO BEST!"

[@m4rt_]

The answer is simple. It depends. For some it can be really distracting, for others it can help then get more focused, and some use it to get motivated, etc. Though not all music works the same way, and there is some personal preference in there too. For example: some prefer calm music in the background, some prefer music with lyrics, and others can't have lyrics in there or it will distract them, etc.

[@josephp1263]

Agreeing to this. I get more things done when there is less noise and distraction since you can clearly hear your voice while solving something. I only listen to music if the task does not require deep analytical thinking.

[@HunDev_PL]

Same here

[@akhi1069]

Hi. I luv your videos. Am not so into coding but your videos really teach me lat. Can you make one pertaining to The Game Industry. Particularly about GAME DESIGN?

[@hinocenciopaulo]

Man... I fucking love your videos. Fuck yeah

[@yusufnzm]

hubermanize your existence :))) that is gold.

[@winterinhead]

hits so close to home

[@user-de6bt9uu1e]

Since a year from now all what matter for me is get better in programming. i don't care about anything else even my health. I hope i can have time to care more about my life, but after I achieve what i want.

[@vashkin7457]

idk about everyone, but for me its silence when i study something new and complicated, what actually need more focus than usual or when i lost "flow" and need think a bit, otherwise when doing something repetitive, copy-pasting databases/code or just writing stuff im very familiar with, its ez music choice

[@lemi6512]

Your content is awesome, have you ever thought about creating your podcast? I think a lot of your subscribers would like that.. plus your audience would grow more Cheers from Serbia