It is perfectly OK to only code at work, you can have a life too

Re:It is perfectly OK to only code at work, you can have a l... by ryandrake on Saturday August 17, 2019 @12:05PM (#20724655)

Also there is a difference between studying and reflecting on something outside of work, and actually practicing outside of work.

Do I want my surgeon to be studying the latest techniques outside of his work? YES

Do I need a surgeon who dissects animals and removes tumors at home as a hobby on weekends? NO

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Re:It is perfectly OK to only code at work, you can have a l... by austhrow743 on Saturday August 17, 2019 @09:38PM (#20727671)

Is there such a distinction in programming? Plenty of people use side projects as a way to test out new languages, tools, etc. It's widely held that learning programming in general is easiest if you have something you're trying to build. Are there people just reading a "React for dummies" book and coming away comfortable with it?

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Re:It is perfectly OK to only code at work, you can have a l... by majewsky on Saturday August 17, 2019 @12:57PM (#20724913)

The latter sounds like a fun premise for a TV series, though.

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