Code retreat

What ?

A CodeRetreat is an intensive practice event, focusing on the fundamentals of software development and design. It gives the opportunity to practice TDD, Clean Code, Refactoring, …

Why ?

As we want to be better developers, we need to learn continuously. Because we are not humanoids; our cognitive resources are limited and we are not able to multitask, so we need to dedicate time for it. Doing a code retreat is a very good way to stay focused and improve our performance.

How ?

  • Turn off your notifications for the next 4 hours :
    • No emails
    • No smartphone
  • Choose a topic you want to discover or improve
  • Deep dive into it

Turning off notifications enables focus on what you prioritize.

Human cognitive resources

Resources (to stay focused)

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