Become a productive programmer, and get work/life balance
Becoming a successful programmer isn’t about working long hours, learning how to churn out code faster, or learning every new language and framework.
It’s about choosing the right goals, avoiding unnecessary and wasteful work, and making sure you have time for your job and your life.
—Itamar Turner-Trauring
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