Good coding habits to start developing NOW | Tina Huang
Jan 14, 2026
Discover the secrets to becoming a more productive coder! Learn the importance of planning projects and documenting your code effectively. Find out how scheduling deep work blocks can enhance your focus. Tina highlights the value of taking breaks to spark creativity and problem-solving. Adopting a pre-work routine can set the tone for success. Plus, don’t let ego hold you back—collaboration is key! Tune in for practical tips that can transform your coding habits and reduce burnout.
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Plan Before You Code
Scope projects before writing any code to save time and avoid massive refactors.
List features, components, and alternative tools so you can pick paths quickly when issues arise.
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Keep Handy Snippets And Approaches
Document reusable code snippets and boilerplate you copy-paste frequently.
Also record core approaches for common problem types so you can reuse strategies later.
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Learning Is The Core Skill
The best programmers are great learners because programming constantly changes.
Build a broad toolbox of techniques so you can solve diverse problems effectively.
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https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/tinahuangIn this video I talk about the some coding habits that will help you be more productive, efficient, and avoid burnout.Enjoy: Good coding habits to start developing now!Timestamps
00:00 intro
01:11 plan your projects
03:38 running documentation
05:24 learn how to learn
08:31 schedule deep work
09:54 schedule breaks
11:38 hype routine
12:38 lose the ego
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______________________________________________________________________About meHi, my name is Tina and I'm a data scientist at a FAANG company. I was pre-med studying pharmacology at the University of Toronto until I finally accepted that I would make a terrible doctor. I didn't know what to do with myself so I worked for a year as a research assistant for a bioinformatics lab where I learned how to code and became interested in data science. I then did a masters in computer science (MCIT) at the University of Pennsylvania before ending up at my current job in tech :)
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