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Re:"Do you listen to music while coding?" An analysis. by hugh3 on Saturday December 11, 2010 @10:08PM (#1996289)
I can believe that. I listen to music (generally sans lyrics) only when I'm doing stuff that's relatively repetitive and un-taxing.

I don't think it makes me more productive, but it does make me happier.

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Re:"Do you listen to music while coding?" An analysis. by chrischen on Sunday December 12, 2010 @01:55AM (#1996666)
So yea my hypothesis is that listening to music you like would release dopamine and make mundane work more bearable. It's also how psycho-stimulants like Adderall help ADHD people focus.
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