Great article(s), I wanted to start a journal because of "Get everything out of your head" but was almost forced because of "Keep track of decisions" It got frequent that I "fixed" some code just to figure it out why I did it the first time and realizing that now I just waster hours ruining the whole thing :) and since I started and many notepads later I really appreciate the "Get everything out of your head" part, it really feels lighter in the good way, way less clutter and noise. Those recurrent annoying ideas go away after they are written.
"Never keep in your head what fits in your pocket"
-- cant remember the author, maybe I should have written it XD
Jacqui Read is an internationally-recognised software and enterprise architect, and author of Communication Patterns: A Guide for Developers and Architects.
I definitely agree that "Get everything out of your head" is a very important benefit to a Code Journal. It is also the basis of GTD (Getting Things Done) and really helps you destress and become more creative.
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Great article(s), I wanted to start a journal because of "Get everything out of your head" but was almost forced because of "Keep track of decisions" It got frequent that I "fixed" some code just to figure it out why I did it the first time and realizing that now I just waster hours ruining the whole thing :) and since I started and many notepads later I really appreciate the "Get everything out of your head" part, it really feels lighter in the good way, way less clutter and noise. Those recurrent annoying ideas go away after they are written.
"Never keep in your head what fits in your pocket"
-- cant remember the author, maybe I should have written it XD
I definitely agree that "Get everything out of your head" is a very important benefit to a Code Journal. It is also the basis of GTD (Getting Things Done) and really helps you destress and become more creative.