Like many developers I often put my headphones on when coding. It helps me get in the zone, block out other distractions and get into that flow state.
Not all types of music helps me though. I find what works for me best is listening to instrumental albums, particularly progressive rock/metal. The tracks feel structured and often flow nicely.
And the flow is not just on a track-by-track basis. The whole album just flows and, as a result, so do my thoughts. So I don't play these on shuffle (who plays albums on shuffle?). I also occasionally play them at the gym too!
Below is a list of my favourite instrumental albums to listen to while coding. And here's a Spotify playlist containing them all.
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@hus_hmd Great list! Turning me onto Mozaic is unbelievable, this album is so fucking good for getting any work done, period. On a similar vein, I'm loving 'Umbras De Barbagia' by Downfall of Nur
See tis for more inspiration
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For heavy concentration brain.fm or classical music
Usually, I listen:
Depeche Mode albums from Ultra and up
Radiohead
Muse
Metallica
I listen to :
I really like electric violin sound.
I recently discovered Stirling and De Ville and i appreciate a lot working listen to them. I don't know Alex Depue.
+1 for Toundra, I will listen to other artists you recommend :)
I maintain a playlist of tracks that are good for refactoring. Minimal lyrics, good mix of upbeat and laid-back, just interesting enough to keep your brain awake while you're in the middle of a tedious refactor.
It's called Just Refactor It™ and you can find it on Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/isaaclyman/p...
A lot of music suggestions to try! Anyone can suggest a good pair of headphones that can shield from starbucks music / background noises?
Here is my playlist, full of soundtracks and ambient music ;)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBnhl4m...