Talk Python To Me #473: Being a developer with ADHD
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Aug 2, 2024 Chris Ferdinandi, a developer and advocate with ADHD, shares his personal journey navigating the tech world. He discusses the unique challenges and advantages ADHD brings to programming, including hyperfocus and task management hurdles. Chris emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community and offers practical strategies for maintaining productivity, like using simple digital tools for organization. The conversation also touches on managing distractions in remote work and the humorous side of agile frameworks.
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ADHD: Not a Deficit, but Dysregulation
- ADHD is not a deficit of attention, but difficulty regulating it.
- It's an executive function disorder, marked by hyperfocus and difficulty prioritizing tasks.
Python's Appeal for ADHD Programmers
- Chris finds Python's clarity appealing and believes programming's tight feedback loops suit ADHD minds.
- He observes that many front-end students switch to Python for backend development due to its structure.
Start Small, Gain Momentum
- Traditional productivity advice often fails for ADHD.
- Start with small tasks to build momentum, instead of tackling the largest ones first.