As a developer, my most important tools are a pen and a notebook

Re:As a developer, my most important tools are a pen and a n... by atrettel on Wednesday May 28, 2025 @12:01PM (#44117477)

This is one of the reasons that I actually take notes in three different media: paper notebooks, an old-school digital voice recorder, and in text files. Different media have different advantages and disadvantages and represent different ideas for more readily.

I have used the voice recorder less over the years but I find it optimal when time is limited and I have to move onto something else. Part of using a voice recorder as a medium is listening closely afterwards and writing down what I said in a different manner (either in a more permanent paper notebook or digitally in a text file). And yes, each iteration transforms the idea at least somewhat. It gives you the chance to see the idea in a different way.

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Re:As a developer, my most important tools are a pen and a n... by rramadass on Thursday May 29, 2025 @02:18AM (#44123583)

This is what i do too.

Paper Notebooks + old-school Digital Voice Recorder (get one which takes replaceable batteries) are a great combo to train oneself to use regularly and consistently for everything.

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Re:As a developer, my most important tools are a pen and a n... by fuzztester on Thursday May 29, 2025 @08:00AM (#44125140)

What recorder make and model do you use?

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Re:As a developer, my most important tools are a pen and a n... by rramadass on Friday May 30, 2025 @12:09PM (#44137613)

The one that i had bought long ago and use is the Olympus VN-8100PC Digital Voice Recorder.

But you can get whichever one fits your budget and works for you.

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Re:As a developer, my most important tools are a pen and a n... by fuzztester on Tuesday June 03, 2025 @03:27AM (#44167353)

thanks

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Re:As a developer, my most important tools are a pen and a n... by fuzztester on Thursday May 29, 2025 @08:00AM (#44125144)

What recorder make and model do you use?

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Re:As a developer, my most important tools are a pen and a n... by atrettel on Thursday May 29, 2025 @10:46AM (#44126631)

I use an old Olympus WS-700M, though I did buy a different voice recorder recently and haven't used it much yet. The WS-700M works fine for its designed purpose. You can start recording basically instantly and the replaceable and rechargeable battery lasts forever. I think almost any voice recorder nowadays would work fine. You can use your phone if that works for you. It's a mature field. I just record things and delete them in a day or two. The WS-700M does also make a good MP3 player if you want something disconnected from the Internet.

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Re:As a developer, my most important tools are a pen and a n... by fuzztester on Thursday May 29, 2025 @11:51AM (#44127269)

thanks

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