The Sound of Coding

05/11/2021

Music... Is it a helpful instrument for maintaining focus and creativity when coding or does it distract and increase the occurence of errors? For me it depends on the genre and my mood. For example, if I am wanting to escape to a headspace where nothing exists outside myself and the work on my screen, high quality ambient instrumental music is perfect. An album such as "Cendre" by Fennesz and Ryuichi Sakamoto creates a bubble where I can focus on nothing but the code.

If however I am having difficulty with a particular section of code and need to decompress my heightened frustration, classic metal is my salve. For me, it creates a sense of calm and focuses my attention on what I need to do.