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ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:02 PM EST

‌‌ Time for the #DevDiscuss💬 Twitter chat! This week's topic: Work spaces (home/office) ‌‌

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:06 PM EST

Rules: - Stay on topic - ALWAYS ALWAYS use hashtag #DevDiscuss - Be NICE/POSITIVE ❤️ - Quoting tweets for clarity is encouraged

MageeWorld Feb 7 @ 9:06 PM EST

#DevDiscuss My work space at both home and at work are a bit cluttered - i have a 'table' in the 'dining area' at home

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ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

raykolbe Feb 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

@ThePracticalDev I have a nice writing desk with a 23" Dell OLED monitor and a space to mount my MBP. Dinner table chair ;p #devdiscuss

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kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

Ideally peace and quiet. But that's rare. Music appropriate for the work also helpful. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

blumerdeluxe Feb 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

Three monitors is almost non-negotiable. Two provides enough screen real estate, but three give central focus. #DevDiscuss

connorjshea Feb 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

I work remotely, so my office is wherever I want it to be :) I think that's great for all three #DevDiscuss

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Programazing Feb 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

Minimalism. I want as few things as I can get by with. The cleaner my work-space the more easily I can think. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

EriqNelson Feb 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

Autonomy about noise. I demand it and get it most of the time. #DevDiscuss

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raykolbe Feb 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

Silence. #devdiscuss

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steinbring Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

A clean environment, the ability to pick somebody’s brain, and the ability to go get up and walk around when mentally blocked. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

bendhalpern Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

I find even the most subtly "social" environments to be taxing on my energy and focus. Time to be alone with my work is critical #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

I do like clean and empty areas. My home office gets cluttered fast. #DevDiscuss

jframedev Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

#devdiscuss Comfortable desk, properly positioned monitor are key

EriqNelson Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

If I need quiet, I know this and trust me I actually will benefit from it. #DevDiscuss

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wittysense Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

Talk to myself a lot, calling myself very odd names, often offensive names, and/or animal sounds when stressed. #devdiscuss

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Programazing Feb 7 @ 9:10 PM EST

@blumerdeluxe I still just work with one and I feel like a caveman. #DevDiscuss

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blumerdeluxe Feb 7 @ 9:09 PM EST

Three monitors is almost non-negotiable. Two provides enough screen real estate, but three give central focus. #DevDiscuss

kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

Two monitors are really important. And less idle chatter is a bonus. #DevDiscuss

palamago Feb 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

#devdiscuss home for a simple reason: zero time commuting

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philibertdugas Feb 7 @ 9:11 PM EST

@ThePracticalDev Some windows with good lighting makes a big difference #devdiscuss

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ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

dsampaolo Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

#DevDiscuss I work at home only. Office coming soon, but i'm almost freightened by getting back to "normal" hours. I enjoy working late.

soundstruck Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

Quiet/comfort. I've been working from home for 1+ yrs, and I don't think I'd ever go back. Huge productivity + sanity boost! #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

ephdesign Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

#DevDiscussSpace to read, sketch & put my legs up. Preferably two monitors. Chair with lower-back support #devdiscuss

wittysense Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

Quacks, meows, etc. I'll sing the code I am reading/writing, or repeat it back to myself in characters. #devdiscuss

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raykolbe Feb 7 @ 9:12 PM EST

I tend to find one large monitor works best for me (27" is good) (I've used up to 4 monitors in the past). #devdiscuss

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EriqNelson Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

I'm partial to one landscape and one portrait myself. Some things just read better tall. #DevDiscuss

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Dwighthaul Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

and if we can explain to the rubber duck, we are in the good way! #DevDiscuss

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bendhalpern Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

In terms of monitors. I usually have an external, but I don't like to be dependent on it, because I love coffee shop sessions #DevDiscuss

blehdesu Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

I'm catching up on difficult dev problems today while other people are out at a conference. No distractions. #DevDiscuss

Programazing Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

Right now I work on an old dining table but I plan on buying an actual computer desk soon enough. #DevDiscuss

sys0wned Feb 7 @ 9:13 PM EST

the main thing to be focus in my case is Music #DevDiscuss

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MageeWorld Feb 7 @ 9:14 PM EST

#devdiscuss The answer to the first question is too long, the answer to the second question is no, why i wanna switch:)

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wittysense Feb 7 @ 9:15 PM EST

It takes conscious effort *not* to do these things, but becomes natural when I acclimate to new people #devdiscuss

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kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:16 PM EST

Lighting is really important for me. I have vision issues and if I don't take care of my eyes I can't function by 3 #DevDiscuss

wittysense Feb 7 @ 9:16 PM EST

They tend to consider it a problem; so I find it necessary to work alone #devdiscuss

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mrskellyvaughn Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

Organization. I don't work well when my workspace is a mess. Helps keep me sane! #devdiscuss

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EriqNelson Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

I only show up for meetings that are scheduled, have an topic available in advance and an end time. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

wittysense Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

Or I get nothing done unless I can "talk it out"; so basically I have a "sound environment" expectation #devdiscuss

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jacobc Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST

High quality keyboard and mouse, big monitor. Good headphones. A plant or two. Low level of distractions/interruptions. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

wittysense Feb 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

Same reason I was always isolated from other students in school, etc. because I'd have to hear myself think #devdiscuss

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jadeonly Feb 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

My dev team and I were from homes for 2016 while new office was delayed. Happy being back together but commute. #devdiscuss

In reply to @soundstruck

gumnos Feb 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

Yeah, as much as I like 2 wide-screens in portrait, laptop portability trumps. #devdiscuss

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bendhalpern Feb 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

I'm reading a lot of @spolsky's posts/books about work spaces. Agree with most of his thoughts, but have some opposing beliefs #DevDiscuss

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kimberlypilbeam Feb 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

a desk short enough that my legs don't dangle. 😂👩🏼‍💻#DevDiscuss #lowmaintenance

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Programazing Feb 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

I can't wait to start using a mechanical keyboard. #DevDiscuss

jacobc Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
High quality keyboard and mouse, big monitor. Good headphones. A plant or two. Low level of distractions/interruptions. #DevDiscuss
- ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
  
  What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:18 PM EST

yeah I just set up a portrait. I might get used to it, but I think the monitor I have is too wide for portrait. #DevDiscuss

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EntirelyAmelia Feb 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

An upbeat, positive, and inclusive environment that has *occasional* distractions, but has long periods of quiet #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

bendhalpern Feb 7 @ 9:19 PM EST

Good work spaces are as important to me as a "boss" as they are to me as a developer #DevDiscuss

kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

I am adept at swiping multiple desktops on a 13" at 30k feet. #devdiscuss

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BrentNycum Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

Temperature, lighting, and quietness. Luckily I work from home and can control these things. #DevDiscuss

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JuanitoFatas Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

I work from cafe to cafe, those who had built-in power plug on the table are my favorite. Table and chair also matters. #DevDiscuss

JimmiCorbishley Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

Being able to make funny thinking noises #DevDiscuss

raykolbe Feb 7 @ 9:20 PM EST

Aw man. I sing code too, usually after a victory or when stressed ;p #devdiscuss

In reply to @wittysense, @ThePracticalDev

AnagundFan Feb 7 @ 9:21 PM EST

#devdiscuss Interesting I get nothing done at home. My work hours would vary greatly too. I need the discipline of an office

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kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:22 PM EST

Also, I'm left handed, so my desk is typically setup on the right side of the desk so I can write. #DevDiscuss

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theColeC Feb 7 @ 9:22 PM EST

Plenty of desk space for writing and tinkering, preferably 3 monitors, and plenty of decoration for inspiration. #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:22 PM EST

I'm also not too critical of my keyboard. I don't require mechanical or anything like that. #DevDiscuss

bendhalpern Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

One thing that's important to me is being able to get up and walk to think something over. My home is perfect. Office less ideal #DevDiscuss

kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

I tend to need zoom more than most. Small print on the screen kills me #DevDiscuss

In reply to @EriqNelson, @gumnos

jacobc Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST

It's a good investment. Lots of options out there now geared towards programmers. #DevDiscuss

Programazing Feb 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
I can't wait to start using a mechanical keyboard. #DevDiscuss
- jacobc Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
  
  High quality keyboard and mouse, big monitor. Good headphones. A plant or two. Low level of distractions/interruptions. #DevDiscuss
  
  ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
  
  What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

dev_vine Feb 7 @ 9:25 PM EST

The ability to "close the door". Doesn't mean open v. closed spaces. Just respect being in zone. #devdiscuss

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gumnos Feb 7 @ 9:25 PM EST

WFH=shorts/tshirt/🌡️ control. On-site=long-pants/shirt/tie/no 🌡️ control #devdiscuss

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soundstruck Feb 7 @ 9:26 PM EST

The biggest disadvantage I've found is being out of the loop sometimes. Not a disaster, but not ideal. #DevDiscuss

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raykolbe Feb 7 @ 9:26 PM EST

@ThePracticalDev Replace the pc with a MBP and this is my setup once a week. Other times I'm in an office w/non-ideal layout #devdiscuss

jframedev Feb 7 @ 9:26 PM EST

"The zone" is something I wish every non-developer truly knew and understood #devdiscuss

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dev_vine Feb 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

e.g. if headphones are on, avoid interrupting unecessarily. #devdiscuss

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caffodian Feb 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

the ability to control my own distraction-free mode - being remote is great for this #DevDiscuss

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raykolbe Feb 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

Re: office. My desk at work is fine (stand/sitting desk) with dual monitors. Office itself is less than ideal #devdiscuss

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gumnos Feb 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

I know I'm not the only one to take laps around the house while on a conference call. #devdiscuss

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kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:27 PM EST

Talking to myself is a big part of my process. I'll drive around and talk to me. Or if I go run I think. #DevDiscuss

Programazing Feb 7 @ 9:28 PM EST

@jacobc I haven't bought one yet because I haven't put in enough research. #DevDiscuss

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jacobc Feb 7 @ 9:24 PM EST
It's a good investment. Lots of options out there now geared towards programmers. #DevDiscuss
- Programazing Feb 7 @ 9:18 PM EST
  
  I can't wait to start using a mechanical keyboard. #DevDiscuss
  
  jacobc Feb 7 @ 9:17 PM EST
  
  High quality keyboard and mouse, big monitor. Good headphones. A plant or two. Low level of distractions/interruptions. #DevDiscuss
  
  ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST
  
  What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

yousuf604 Feb 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

Important to discuss/collaborate with teammates in real time. You don't get that while working from home. #devdiscuss

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kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

I've showered on a call before. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @gumnos, @bendhalpern

raykolbe Feb 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

It's good for some things like having easy access to people. Also being in the know. #devdiscuss

In reply to @jframedev, @ThePracticalDev

dev_vine Feb 7 @ 9:29 PM EST

Opposite is also true. Not feeling alone (especially when distributed) is very important! #devdiscuss

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bendhalpern Feb 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

The more my computer setup makes me feel like Batman, the happier I am #DevDiscuss

jframedev Feb 7 @ 9:30 PM EST

Easy access to people? Why would anyone want that? 😂 #devdiscuss

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raykolbe Feb 7 @ 9:31 PM EST

You win, sir. You win. #devdiscuss

In reply to @kellyjandrews, @gumnos, @bendhalpern

dev_vine Feb 7 @ 9:32 PM EST

dev: 📈 [Tap tap tap.... ] non-dev: How's it going? You busy? dev: 📉 dev: Not anymore... :( #devdiscuss

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gumnos Feb 7 @ 9:33 PM EST

I've used the bathroom (usually out of necessity) or prepped meals, but that's a whole new level. #devdiscuss

In reply to @kellyjandrews, @bendhalpern

TiffanyW_412 Feb 7 @ 9:35 PM EST

@bendhalpern awww when does #DevDiscuss start?? 🙁

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kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:35 PM EST

well yeah. I have a flow on deezer that blends GnR, AC/DC, Common, Jurassic 5, Techno. Of course. #devdiscuss

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jadeonly Feb 7 @ 9:36 PM EST

Fast PC, Sculpt keyboard, 32" high DPI monitor, windows, Windows, but most important is coworkers to BS and get lunch with. #devdiscuss

kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:36 PM EST

Unless I'm writing then Indigo Girls and Tori Amos. #DevDiscuss

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__astraa__ Feb 7 @ 9:37 PM EST

Privacy, comfort and the right kind of lighting. Helps keep my mood up and helps me focus as well. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:38 PM EST

Prepping meals is child's play 😁#DevDiscuss

In reply to @gumnos, @bendhalpern

jframedev Feb 7 @ 9:38 PM EST

@__astraa__ Curious as to what kind of lighting you like best, never thought much about that myself #devdiscuss

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kimberlypilbeam Feb 7 @ 9:39 PM EST

I will NOT sync my email to my personal phone. My anxiety cannot deal with constant work emails. #DevDiscuss

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connorjshea Feb 7 @ 9:39 PM EST

I disagree, we work via video chats and Slack at GitLab, works great for us :) #DevDiscuss

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jadeonly Feb 7 @ 9:40 PM EST

Actually most important is coffee #devdiscuss

jframedev Feb 7 @ 9:41 PM EST

When you nail it and three massively productive hours go by without a peep. #devdiscuss

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kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:41 PM EST

dear Lord, how has this not come up yet? This happens 1st. Yes. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @jadeonly

t0ss_games Feb 7 @ 9:42 PM EST

at home: low light, headphones, still environment with an instrument nearby for small breaks. #DevDiscuss

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justAfanDavid Feb 7 @ 9:42 PM EST

#devdiscuss rarely at work...quiet, personal space is best. Minimal distractions

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bendhalpern Feb 7 @ 9:43 PM EST

I tried organizing work sessions in my basement and @jessleenyc wasn't having it. That's why Batman didn't have cofounders. #devdiscuss

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t0ss_games Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST

the office: 2 monitors, relaxed environment with casual chat. Headphone friendly. #DevDiscuss

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twobree Feb 7 @ 9:44 PM EST

I work from home. It's usually quiet. But on days others are home while I'm working, them talking or watching TV is distracting! #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

twarnock Feb 7 @ 9:46 PM EST

Comfortable chair, comfortable clothing, good monitor positioned at a good height. But mostly: no distractions #DevDiscuss

bendhalpern Feb 7 @ 9:46 PM EST

I bet! #devdiscuss

In reply to @twobree

lgiles Feb 7 @ 9:47 PM EST

perhaps but it also forces people to follow process...which makes #devlife much easier. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @soundstruck, @AnagundFan

__astraa__ Feb 7 @ 9:47 PM EST

Privacy, comfort and the right kind of lighting. Helps with keeping my mood up and helps me focus as well. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss

connorjshea Feb 7 @ 9:47 PM EST

@DevDiscussHQ over time I've kind of learned to tune it out, plus I'm always listening to music. #DevDiscuss

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ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:47 PM EST

Any workspace pics to share? We have 12 more minutes of #DevDiscuss

jadeonly Feb 7 @ 9:48 PM EST

We allow work from home days. When we do late night deployments all devs work from home. Some VPN, some RDC, 1 has VM on USB key #devdiscuss

theColeC Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST

Lots of comments about the physical space. Software wise, I'm set with my customized Ubuntu environment, a dev server, and atom. #devdiscuss

kellyjandrews Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST

I go through probably 60oz of coffee/day. Cream, no sugar. Yirgacheffe when possible. #DevDiscuss

kylewelch Feb 7 @ 9:49 PM EST

One thing I have found oddly helpful, was an on-site gym. When I was stuck on an issue/bug I would go to pull ups. #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Feb 7 @ 9:07 PM EST

What is important to you in a workspace for your productivity, mental health, and satisfaction? Do you get that at work? #DevDiscuss