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There is often pressure inside Software development for Software developers to code outside of work hours. Coding is considered a passion for some, but others don’t think this way. They are more than happy to not code in their spare time. This is OK.
Meetup groups, side-projects, coding quizzes, side-hustles, developing websites for friends and family. Improving your coding skills takes time, effort, discipline and sacrifice. But is it really necessary? That is for you to decide.
There is no doubt that there is importance to setting goals. It helps to see where you are going and to have something you are working towards. Being the best coder isn’t everyone’s goal.
People often feel peer pressure to code outside of hours, to stay competitive and to be the best. If someone is making you feel this way, you can remind yourself that it is perfectly OK to only code at work. Some people might even argue that doing too much can have diminishing returns…
[...] In short, it is perfectly OK to have a life outside of work. Many people hack their schedules according to their own goals and interests, which may or may not include coding. If you think this post could help someone out there, please share it around!
(Score: 2) by JoeMerchant on Sunday May 05 2019, @03:36AM
Coding at home can be fun, at times, but I tend to oscillate...
There was a time I was into high engagement games like Starcraft. There was a time I was into coding at home. Both require a bit of focus and ignoring what's going on around you.
Lower engagement games like Hearthstone or computer chess don't "take you away" as much, and other design work like 3D model building for printing can be easier to do without having to ignore everyone around you.
Then, there's "high engagement" family activities like travel and boating, which pretty much take you away from doing anything like Starcraft or coding.
Bottom line, I enjoy variety, sometimes that means coding at home, but not often.
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