Get Rid of Distractions

The moral? Find a quiet place to work. Very few people can concentrate in a noisy atmosphere or in one with frequent interruptions. Programming is cerebral. It requires copious concentration. All phases of software development, particularly design and analysis, require deep thought. See to it that you create an environment that's conducive to this sort of thing. Get alone, wear headphones, do whatever it takes to remove distractions from your work environment, even if it means having to work in a storeroom.

Of course, there are people who have no trouble concentrating in noisy environments. If you're one of them, good for you. The rest of us mere mortals need peace and quiet. It's crucial that your work environment is ...

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