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It's *time* for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat! This week's topic is TIME MANAGEMENT

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MateusManica Aug 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT

What change have you made that improved your time management? #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

_matthamil Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Pomodoro technique helped me a lot #DevDiscuss

In reply to @MateusManica, @ThePracticalDev

ahansondev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Never go into a meeting without an agenda and timeboxes, otherwise the meeting quickly gets off topic #DevDiscuss

rafitasg Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

What is "time"? What is "management"? Why im i on twitter if i still have a lot to do? #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss I use JIRA to manage tasks and deadlines,but time estimation is tricky.What's the most effective way to estimate time for tasks?

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

i learned that the hard way #devdiscuss

In reply to @ahansondev

ahansondev Aug 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Related - be very careful who's on the meeting invite - it's almost always best to keep the invites to a small group #DevDiscuss

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Writing blog posts on projects forced me to break work into smaller bits, which has made me more focused and faster #devdiscuss

In reply to @MateusManica, @ThePracticalDev

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Task management. @Todoist is my lifeline. I maintain a reasonable (this is key!) number of tasks per day so I can keep focused. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

s4mlu3dke Aug 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss I utilize multi desktop feature on Mac. Slack/email go out of view, and I stick to only 2 monitors. It's helped a lot.

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT

It's *time* for the #DevDiscuss Twitter chat! This week's topic is TIME MANAGEMENT

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Sometimes I create meeting blocks where I have 4+ hours of time dedicated to getting some stuff done. Avoids other meetings. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

JT_Grimes Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Every morning when I get to the office, I write down the three most important tasks for the day. Sometimes I even get one done. #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

IgnoreIntuition Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Yes, unfortunately those systems are often at odds with the plethora of systems my employers prefer. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I try to only check my email twice a day - once in the AM, once after lunch. Checking email is the easiest way to get off track. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

It helps me to make an outline of the tasks - make a parent JIRA ticket with lots of children, estimate them, then add #devdiscuss

In reply to @sonolencio

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Then, sort by risk and do the hard ones first #devdiscuss

In reply to @sonolencio

bendhalpern Aug 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT

I'm still pretty bad at managing my time, but our team's shared Google Calendar really helps. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

steinbring Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

OneNote and email filters. It's not great but I am waiting for new options to become available in the org. #DevDiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Estimate what you think a task will take based on history/experience, then multiply by 1.5. It's always better to overestimate. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @sonolencio

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I have a permanent calendar entry to block off lunch ;) #DevDiscuss

In reply to @jacobc, @ThePracticalDev

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

How's the proper way to estimate when i'm managing the team? Do an average between my estimation and the developer's? #DevDiscuss

In reply to @mrskellyvaughn

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT

I use notepads (digital and physical) to dump all the stuff out of my head that isn't directly related to the task at hand. #devdiscuss

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

I actually reverse mine - I'm more productive towards the end of the day, so I do easier tasks first when I'm not fully awake. #devdiscuss

In reply to @garysieling, @sonolencio

troycroz Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

When time of day does your team do standups? Do you like that time? @DevDiscussHQ #DevDiscuss #Agile

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

This helps to avoid the tendency to constantly task switch to keep all of those items fresh and lets me focus. #devdiscuss

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

I definitely try to hold lunchtime as sacred. "It was the only time when everyone was available!" There's a reason for that! #DevDiscuss

In reply to @garysieling, @ThePracticalDev

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

How good are your developers at estimating time needed for tasks? I wouldn't undercut a dev's estimate, but adding to it is fine #DevDiscuss

In reply to @sonolencio

troycroz Aug 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT

Moved standups from 9am to 11am. Consistently having more productive mornings #devdiscuss

In reply to @MateusManica, @ThePracticalDev

Nezteb Aug 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Time management: Use Pomodoro + Trello/Wunderlist + calendar daily. Plan/schedule even small things, including rest/relaxation. #DevDiscuss

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

I think about who is likely to work on it, estimate varies depending on the person and how clearly you can explain the task #DevDiscuss

In reply to @sonolencio, @mrskellyvaughn

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT

Yeah it depends on the developer. But usually I add time because one thing is to make it "work", another is to make it a product #DevDiscuss

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GaryAsh1969 Aug 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

I have had BAD time management with actual programming tasks. Working with timer app and katas https://t.co/kSEqEnTy3e #DevDiscuss

bendhalpern Aug 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

We do our initial standup first thing in morning on Slack (asynchronously) and then if we have a meeting it'll be late morning #DevDiscuss

troycroz Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

When time of day does your team do standups? Do you like that time? @DevDiscussHQ #DevDiscuss #Agile

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Makes sense. Sometimes I encourage oldest first, I find people are tempted to do all the easy ones instead #DevDiscuss

In reply to @sonolencio, @mrskellyvaughn

asdrubalivan Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

In theory, I use @toggl, however, it's very difficult to use it in Venezuela (my country). Lots of internet outages #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Sometimes it's just a matter of wanting to feel like I'm accomplishing something. Checking off ANY task feels good 😂 #devdiscuss

In reply to @garysieling, @sonolencio

beccimelson Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

Always evolving w remote work. Lately I've kept a bullet journal for notes/task lists, @harvest + tasks on flashcards when stuck #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @harvest

CWReaceJr Aug 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT

For whatever reason, I'm often most productive code-writing-wise after 3pm. :) #devdiscuss

In reply to @mrskellyvaughn, @garysieling, @sonolencio

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

How are you using a shared google calendar? #DevDiscuss

In reply to @bendhalpern

0x15f Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I get more done in less time when I'm smoking some 🌿#DevDiscuss

bendhalpern Aug 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT

I recommend the book Deep Work for a great look at a certain kind of time management https://t.co/gkGS3DLnsZ #devdiscuss

troycroz Aug 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Article with good advice on subdividing programming tasks to optimize time by @KentBeck from @facebook #devdiscuss https://t.co/WhKp1wZg0s

GaryAsh1969 Aug 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Death march projects had killed my “buckle down and do it” nature #DevDiscuss

JakeDohm Aug 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Just ordered that yesterday, after seeing it recommended by multiple people. Can’t wait to devour it #devdiscuss

In reply to @bendhalpern

PearlChen Aug 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT

On a personal level, I'm happier since deleting Twitter/Instagram icons off my home screen & phone is 99% on silent mode. #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Haha! I have checklists on Trello of things that i have to do. Even clearing specs before adding to jira. Feels great to tick it #DevDiscuss

In reply to @mrskellyvaughn, @garysieling

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Sometimes I will put on headphones even without listening to anything - cuts down on interruptions. #devdiscuss

CWReaceJr Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

We tried HipChat stand-ups, but moved to live audio/visual stand-ups (we're a distributed team) and find that more effective. #devdiscuss

In reply to @bendhalpern

bendhalpern Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

I barely know how our setup works. I just follow the rules (poorly) @jessleenyc can tell you more #DevDiscuss

In reply to @garysieling, @jessleenyc

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT

Sometimes I break tickets into multiple smaller tickets just so I can close some and feel like I'm making progress :) #DevDiscuss

In reply to @mrskellyvaughn, @sonolencio

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I have a 30 to 60 minute commute each way depending on traffic. I listen to audiobooks to make the time more valuable. #devdiscuss

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT

I do that all the time sometimes I leave just one ear available for the developer that sits near me #devdiscuss

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mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Usually I'll put on headphones with the intention of listening to something, then 3 hours later realize I've been in silence. 🙄 #devdiscuss

In reply to @jacobc

nitya Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

#devdiscuss most important takeaway: seeing social media & messaging as 'interrupts' whose priority must be low! Also busyness!=productivity

In reply to @bendhalpern

jordancolburn Aug 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT

Daily to do list to clear my mind before stand ups and sort it. I can focus on important tasks, but don't forget the small #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

jmdembe Aug 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Write down the stuff I have to do before I leave and when I get in. I have tried things like Evernote, they never stuck. #DevDiscuss

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MarkJohnson303 Aug 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I'm guarding my time from. Started asking people to schedule meetings or put a task on Asana with me instead of interrupting. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I had a problem with a QA analyst today about it. He wanted to create one ticket with 20 issues. That would block QA and dev #devdiscuss

In reply to @garysieling, @mrskellyvaughn

alsheikho Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss i have a trello list with a tasks backlog and start the day by moving tasks to my daily todo list.

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

bruno_dsm Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I try to apply the pomodoro technique #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

jordancolburn Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

I've tried pomodoro, but I find that if my tasks are well defined and requirements clear, I don't have trouble focusing #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

s4mlu3dke Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss 930am. Most of our team arrives between 7-9.

troycroz Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

When time of day does your team do standups? Do you like that time? @DevDiscussHQ #DevDiscuss #Agile

troycroz Aug 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT

We moved standup from 9am to 11am EST for new remote colleagues & designated 9-11 no-meeting-time... the change has been amazing #devdiscuss

troycroz Aug 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT

When time of day does your team do standups? Do you like that time? @DevDiscussHQ #DevDiscuss #Agile

nascif Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Sublime SimpleTasks for breakdown and Pomodoros for implementation. #devdiscuss

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Your first task is writing down your three most important tasks, so you get *something* done. That's worth celebrating 🎉 #devdiscuss

In reply to @JT_Grimes

Wintermute21 Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

turn off your phone and only occasionally check email. #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

hudsonburgess7 Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Paper planner. I schedule my day before anyone else gets to work. The challenge is sticking to what I wrote... #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

nitya Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#devdiscuss 1 (of 2) Going analog. Replaced Trello with physical Post-its on wall. Heightened awareness + motivated to clear them.

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

jordancolburn Aug 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT

I've found the same. Pomodoro works when I'm stuck and avoiding an issue. It helps dedicate time to resolving the root blocker #devdiscuss

In reply to @gdarruda, @ThePracticalDev

shannon_crabill Aug 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

For personal projects, nope. No time tracking. Most freelancing work I've done in project based so time spent doesn't matter #devdiscuss

nitya Aug 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT

2 (of 2) meetings only b/w 12pm & 2pm to the extent possible. Carve uninterrupted 3-hr blocks of time on either side! #DeepWork #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

justAfanDavid Aug 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@DevDiscussHQ @ThePracticalDev #devdiscuss by writing down stuff.Prefer postersize onwalls orwhiteboards, can't miss/ignore it

In reply to @MateusManica, @DevDiscussHQ, @ThePracticalDev

CWReaceJr Aug 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I've configured gmail with an "important" folder and trained it to use it correctly, moving unimportant stuff below the fold #devdiscuss

In reply to @Wintermute21

PeterKimFrank Aug 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Totally agreed. I sometimes ask myself "is this progress or just 'action' " ? #devdiscuss

In reply to @nitya, @bendhalpern

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

My personal favorite: no Friday meetings or phone calls. I can dedicate my entire workday to what needs to get done. #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

beccimelson Aug 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Feel like I should change my site copy to not be in third person.... Suddenly strongly dislike it. What's your opinion? #Devdiscuss

Wintermute21 Aug 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I should definitely do that. #devdiscuss

In reply to @CWReaceJr

mstum Aug 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

My previous team used to do it first thing of the day. We tried it in the afternoon, but that meant disrupting devs in the zone. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @troycroz, @DevDiscussHQ

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

I'm terrible at this. The only way I avoid distraction by e-mail is to have other stuff in the foreground hiding my mail client. #devdiscuss

In reply to @mrskellyvaughn

lalongooo Aug 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT

The #pomodoro technique and @googlecalendar has been the best choice I've ever made. @rescuetime helps me as well #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @googlecalendar, @rescuetime

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I have Outlook rules to flag messages from my boss (and boss's boss etc) a different color. Also messages sent to me by name. #devdiscuss

beccimelson Aug 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT

🙌🏼 💯 I have yet to find a better (personal) task management system than a bunch of pieces of paper #Devdiscuss

nitya Aug 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT

#devdiscuss 1 (of 2) Going analog. Replaced Trello with physical Post-its on wall. Heightened awareness + motivated to clear them.
In reply to @ThePracticalDev

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT

This helps a little bit to be able to see at a glance whether anything in my inbox is urgent :) #devdiscuss

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I have some filters on my GMail to archive a lot of things automatically.I leave exceptions for boss and mentions to my name too #DevDiscuss

In reply to @jacobc, @mrskellyvaughn

lalongooo Aug 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT

...also check email (work & personal) 3 times a day, no more. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @googlecalendar, @rescuetime

pedro__otero Aug 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Writing down makes me remember stuff w/o looking again. Apps don't do the trick 4 me, except location based reminders 4 urgents #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Between filters and form letters, I've saved myself so much time reading + replying to emails. #devdiscuss

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT

I have some filters on my GMail to archive a lot of things automatically.I leave exceptions for boss and mentions to my name too #DevDiscuss
In reply to @jacobc, @mrskellyvaughn

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT

I have rules to move everything where I'm cc'ed, and addresses that are "corporate spam" #DevDiscuss

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT

I have Outlook rules to flag messages from my boss (and boss's boss etc) a different color. Also messages sent to me by name. #devdiscuss

shannon_crabill Aug 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Yes, eventually. I only do a small amount of freelance atm. More of a side hustle to my full time gig #devdiscuss

In reply to @garysieling

JessicaRGleason Aug 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Mine are as soon as I get in and it can be hard to get my brain in gear but I understand it's less disruptive to do it early. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @troycroz, @ThePracticalDev, @DevDiscussHQ

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Outside of a work context, I use Google Keep to track to-do's and lists. Good for jotting down reminders. #devdiscuss

dpells02 Aug 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Physical notes have the added benefit of providing a scratch pad for that task! #DevDiscuss

In reply to @nitya, @ThePracticalDev

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Also Google's "Inbox" client supports creating reminders directly. Useful if you use the Google ecosystem. #devdiscuss

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I also use Boomerang to make sure the email will be sent during work hours to avoid engaging in work emails in the night #devdiscuss

In reply to @mrskellyvaughn

projectedxyz Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I like Trello, but I'm limited by the ability to keep items in sync across boards #devdiscuss also read anything by @RyanHoliday for success

In reply to @ThePracticalDev, @RyanHoliday

CWReaceJr Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I think everyone (not just devs) should turn off Facebook, Twitter, etc. notices, and only look at them when time permits. #devdiscuss

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I 100% do this as well. None of my clients need to know I'm responding to their email at 12:30 AM :) #devdiscuss

In reply to @sonolencio

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I also have rules to auto-move stuff from higher-traffic mailing lists into specific folders so my inbox stays cleaner. #devdiscuss

In reply to @sonolencio, @mrskellyvaughn

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT

I try to keep my desk phone + cell on silent #DevDiscuss

In reply to @CWReaceJr

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Why is time-management software so notoriously difficult to get right? Even the most-loved products are not widely adored. #devdiscuss

philibertdugas Aug 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Once I pick and start a task, I close slack & email until I finished it, usually makes me finish it faster #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Do you have a system for managing your time? How's that going for you one way or the other? #devdiscuss

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT

The tools help but they're not the core of time management.The bottomline is how to deal with client expectations and to promise #devdiscuss

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kevdog Aug 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Because time is easily defined but how individuals use it is so personalized as to make definition impossible. #devdiscuss

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tremendous3 Aug 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Because it can't force you to stay focused and on task. Software can only assist. #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Why is time-management software so notoriously difficult to get right? Even the most-loved products are not widely adored. #devdiscuss

CWReaceJr Aug 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Most are actually "process management" first, I think, which (a) is complicated and (b) does not _necessarily_ save time #devdiscuss 😎

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

philibertdugas Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I think there's a difficult balance to obtain on how much time you should spend on managing time #Devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Why is time-management software so notoriously difficult to get right? Even the most-loved products are not widely adored. #devdiscuss

IBeRenascent Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT

It's hard to accurately predict the amount of time needed for a task - one delay can cascade through the day #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Different work units have conflicting time profiles (e.g. sales demos, adding features, one-off requests), can take longer mixed #DevDiscuss

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jmdembe Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Because I don't have the attention span to keep using them. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Adopting a tool is easy. Changing a habit is hard, but that's often what gets the results. Tools just help. #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

mrskellyvaughn Aug 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT

What works for me and my team may not work for yours. The solution must be catered to the working style and overall team goals. #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT

Why is time-management software so notoriously difficult to get right? Even the most-loved products are not widely adored. #devdiscuss

tremendous3 Aug 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Great technique to create time and storage for your own daily agenda. #devdiscuss

jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT

Sometimes I create meeting blocks where I have 4+ hours of time dedicated to getting some stuff done. Avoids other meetings. #DevDiscuss
In reply to @ThePracticalDev

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Developers, are usually the end of the production chain. Any delay in decisions, UX, UI and Dev add up and impact our progress #DevDiscuss

In reply to @IBeRenascent, @ThePracticalDev

IgnoreIntuition Aug 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT

- time managment is work - it holds you accountable - it can be cumbersome - not everyone’s the same - it’s often micromanaged #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

kimberlypilbeam Aug 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT

The time to keep it organized is greater than the time to finish the todo list 🙈#devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT

Also need an incentive to change, I like tools where additional tracking avoids status meetings #DevDiscuss

In reply to @jacobc, @ThePracticalDev

mrjasonroy Aug 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT

I think it depends on the day. Some days, ignore and let people know you are. Others, be available. Depends on the team goal. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @mrskellyvaughn

nitya Aug 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT

That was fun :-) The #devdiscuss thread is beautiful, dark and deep.. But I have Post-its to clear before I sleep.. G'night Twitterverse!

kimberlypilbeam Aug 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT

I prefer meetings back to back as apposed to scattered. That way I can gain focus and keep it there. #devdiscuss

CWReaceJr Aug 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT

QA will tell you they're the end of the chain, and any delays by the Developers impact their ability to meet deadlines. 😎 #devdiscuss

In reply to @sonolencio, @IBeRenascent, @ThePracticalDev

sharpstef Aug 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Bullet journal. I shame myself with arrows and empty promises to keep my tasks on track. #devdiscuss

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT

In the last few minutes of #DevDiscuss, anybody have any news to share, like a project or a personal win, or any other announcement?

sonolencio Aug 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT

QA's are a support role, so I group them along with Devs because they work side by side and not only after developers #DevDiscuss

In reply to @CWReaceJr, @IBeRenascent, @ThePracticalDev

beccimelson Aug 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT

for ones I've tried, adding one more on-screen thing to click and fill out doesn't intuitively feel like it's helping.🤔 #devdiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

LauritaApplez Aug 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT

To-do lists, timeboxed meetings, meetings as last option (use HipChat/email/Google Docs first), try to avoid perfectionism #DevDiscuss

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xcentrik4 Aug 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT

I just wrote, compiled, linked and unit tested some code base updates. All up-to-date. Check-in. Break the build. No clue. #DevDiscuss

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Marumaar Aug 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT

#devdiscuss I keep a 'moving' list of 10 tasks in roadmap to mid-term goals & update it twice a day.

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

gdarruda Aug 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Methodology needs adaptations: I use just the concept of Pomodoro, because the full methodology was going worse then nothing. #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

garysieling Aug 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT

Working on a feature in my app for personalized weekly tech news - https://t.co/w0Hj9fhO7b #DevDiscuss

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CWReaceJr Aug 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT

Survived my return to work from vacation, implemented #cssgrid on my humble little no-DB blog framework https://t.co/dIxFgxLKSb #devdiscuss

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jacobc Aug 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT

We could all probably take a lesson from Maxine Waters on not letting other people waste our time. #devdiscuss

LauritaApplez Aug 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT

I'm really not good at balancing email, though. My Inbox Zero reflex fights with my time mgmt one and wins most times #DevDiscuss

In reply to @ThePracticalDev

CWReaceJr Aug 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT

In one Scrum training course I had, the instructor was adamant that *everyone* on team who's not the product mgr is a Developer #devdiscuss

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pryelluw Aug 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT

#DevDiscuss Im doing project Amy, a cms in #django. Check it out (open source) https://t.co/jlNhVRRuHR 😀

ThePracticalDev Aug 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT

In the last few minutes of #DevDiscuss, anybody have any news to share, like a project or a personal win, or any other announcement?

thorNyourside Aug 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Worst first. Whatever I need to do that day or week that I dread for whatever reason, I handle ASAP. #DevDiscuss

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