I believe that multitasking isn’t effective because it can confuse coders and prevent them from doing their best work. Focusing on one task at a time allows for better concentration and higher quality results.

Trying to juggle multiple tasks at once can make you less efficient. Focus on one coding task at a time to boost productivity and avoid unnecessary context switching.

The hardest skill to master today is focusing on a single task. With so many distractions from work, responsibilities, and devices, it’s challenging to stay focused on what we originally set out to do. When was the last time you gave 100% of your attention to a hobby? There’s no right answer to this, but one thing is clear: the old ideas of working hard, multitasking, and always being proactive aren’t as effective anymore. The first step is to think about what you're doing and focus on it as if it’s the only thing that matters—few can truly focus on two things at once. The world is shifting toward specialization; with so much information and expertise out there, the key is to excel at one thing and be the best at it.

To stay productive, I steer clear of constantly checking my phone or social media. I also avoid diving too deep into code perfection when it’s unnecessary, as that can slow me down. Additionally, I resist the urge to prematurely optimize my code until the core functionality is complete, focusing first on getting things to work.

One of the biggest productivity killers while coding is constantly checking your phone or social media. It might seem harmless, but those quick glances quickly add up and break your focus. Another habit to avoid is over-researching. It’s easy to fall down the rabbit hole of tutorials and documentation sometimes, you need to take a break from Googling and start coding! Also, steer clear of multitasking jumping between tasks or projects reduces your overall efficiency. Finally, avoid the urge to perfect small details too early get the core functionality down first, then refine.

Spending too much time chasing bugs without a clear strategy wastes time. Take breaks or seek a fresh perspective instead of getting stuck in a loop.

Have you ever spent all day trying to fix a small bug in your code, only to remember a solution just as you're brushing your teeth and getting cozy in bed? Now, imagine if you took 15, 30, 45, or 60-minute breaks throughout the day. Even with all those breaks, you'd likely solve 10 bugs instead of staying up late, stuck on one. Just think about it.

Programming gives us the freedom to make as many mistakes as we need. It allows us to try, fail, and learn without putting anyone's life at risk. So, let’s embrace that opportunity and start somewhere. Imagine if doctors had the same liberty—to fail in order to learn a better way. What invention was ever born out of perfection? Everything starts in a rough, awkward, imperfect form.

Constant pings from emails or social media can break your concentration. Turn off notifications to maintain focus during coding sessions.

If you want to focus on your career, life, and health, uninstall social media, keeping only those you need for quick entertainment or personal needs like work or family. We spend too much time on various platforms—when we get tired of one, we jump to another: TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp. Too many people demand your attention, and it’s impossible to respond to everyone or keep up with everything. Relax—no one will leave you just because you don’t reply immediately. Even at work, managers and colleagues can overwhelm you. Let’s be more direct, opting for calls or in-person meetings.

Copying code snippets without fully understanding them can lead to problems later. Take time to learn and adapt the code rather than blindly pasting it.

These days, we rarely have the time to write code from scratch. We often rely on libraries and code from other developers, which is how we’ve evolved. But don’t overdo it—while it can save time, it can also trap you in bugs you don’t fully understand, wasting hours.

While it’s important to keep learning, spending too much time exploring every new tool or framework can be counterproductive. Balance learning with execution by sticking to essentials during active coding.