SMRTR ProgrammingJul 19, 2025Dev.to

I Stopped Doing These 5 “Smart” Things — And Became a Better Developer

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By focusing on essential skills, avoiding premature optimization, limiting availability, practicing single-tasking, and removing distractions, developers can improve productivity and work satisfaction more effectively than by constantly adding new habits or technologies.

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