Coder's Block

Makhaira · 25 Jan 2010 at 20:52

There are those that will understand this post, and possibly even sympathise with it, and there are those that will think I'm some sort of crack-smoking lemming.

Everyone's heard of writer's block, where you have the urge to write but can't get going, you want to create something sculpted and engaging, but you have no idea at all.

Well I've got coder's block. I'm itching to get back into my programming ways, get the old brain going through some logical challenges, but I just can't come up with a project that is of genuine use to myself. The drive to code is there, but the imagination is sorely lacking.

So, have I just rambled for the last 3 paragraphs, or does the collective OcUK shoulder feel my pain, and offer itself for my tears?

Makhaira · 1 Dec 2010 at 20:19

I swear this must be a winter thing, I'm back at the same point! Ah well, at least the art of thread revival lives on!

Makhaira · 1 Dec 2010 at 20:49

A driver is the key thing I'm missing. It was ok when I was younger, I was quite happy to spend time tapping away at the computer just for the sake of it, enjoying being nerdy. These days I'm much more goal-orientated with my motivation, so not having a specific need to fulfill in terms of a project requirement is killing me!

Makhaira · 1 Dec 2010 at 21:46

JHeaton said:
I have a goal I'd be willing to let you achieve.

Try me, you never know

Makhaira · 2 Dec 2010 at 12:23

NickK said:
Easy - pick the one that you can complete fastest. Reason is it makes you feel as if you've achieved something and will help drive you to the next.

That man speaks the truth.

Makhaira · 2 Dec 2010 at 21:15

Thanks, but I've done my time as a paid programmer, I like to keep my deadlines within work, and my relaxing time as just that

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