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.