--- title: Best Productivity posts of 2024 | daily.dev description: The most upvoted Productivity posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. canonical: https://daily.dev/tags/productivity/best-of/2024 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:url: https://daily.dev/tags/productivity/best-of/2024 og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Best Productivity posts of 2024 | daily.dev og:description: The most upvoted Productivity posts of 2024, curated by the daily.dev community. og:image: https://media.daily.dev/image/upload/s--VAY5ToZt--/f_auto/v1724209435/public/daily.dev%20-%20open%20graph --- # Best of Productivity — 2024 1. 1 [](/posts/say-no-to-console-log--okwfr7j3m "Say no to console.log!") Article Community Picks · 2y Say no to console.log! Explore alternatives to \`console.log\` such as \`console.dir\` for hierarchical listings, \`console.table\` for tabular data, \`console.group\` for grouping messages, \`console.time\` & \`console.timeEnd\` for timing tasks, and \`console.clear\` to clear the console, making your development process more productive and enjoyable. 7.9K 322 2. 2 [](/posts/20-essential-browser-extensions-for-web-developers-mxgmsrlwz "20 Essential Browser Extensions For Web Developers") Article Community Picks · 2y 20 Essential Browser Extensions For Web Developers Discover 20 essential browser extensions for web developers in 2024, including ColorZilla, WhatFont, Wappalyzer, and more. Explore extensions for getting information from other websites, developing and testing projects, and improving productivity. 3.4K 111 3. 3 [](/posts/how-to-build-anything-extremely-quickly-ombd0fcal "How to Build Anything Extremely Quickly") Article Hacker News · 2y How to Build Anything Extremely Quickly Outline speedrunning involves creating a detailed outline of a project, breaking it down into smaller tasks recursively, completing them quickly without perfecting, and then refining the project once it's done. This method, compared to the traditional 'loading-bar' style, can significantly speed up tasks like writing and programming by increasing momentum and reducing stress. The key is to not perfect any part of the project until it is fully completed. 2.9K 121 4. 4 [](/posts/how-to-make-coding-addictive-630fmwa0q "How To Make Coding Addictive") Video bigboxSWE · 2y How To Make Coding Addictive To make coding addictive, define small, achievable goals or 'wins' for each coding session. This practice provides positive reinforcement and helps maintain motivation, making the process more rewarding and directed. It's a strategy to improve productivity and make progress feel tangible. 2.9K 119 5. 5 [](/posts/17-best-developer-productivity-tools-to-try-b423p8xg4 "17 Best Developer Productivity Tools to Try") Article Community Picks · 2y 17 Best Developer Productivity Tools to Try Explore the top developer productivity tools in 2024, including IDEs, code editors, project management tools, collaboration tools, and more. 2.9K 74 6. 6 [](/posts/7-habits-that-programmers-must-have--w1ywvltxp "7 Habits that Programmers Must Have!") Article DEV · 2y 7 Habits that Programmers Must Have! Learn about the 7 habits that programmers must have to increase productivity and achieve success in their careers. 2.8K 67 7. 7 [](/posts/how-i-study-consistently-with-a-full-time-job-lgfahnktm "How I Study Consistently With A Full-Time Job") Article Community Picks · 2y How I Study Consistently With A Full-Time Job Learn how to study consistently even with a full-time job by setting clear goals, using gamification techniques, time-blocking, and tracking progress. Transform daily habits to achieve substantial progress towards personal and professional goals. 2.6K 108 8. 8 [](/posts/how-senior-software-engineers-document-their-project-1njludssk "How Senior Software Engineers Document Their Project") Article DEV · 2y How Senior Software Engineers Document Their Project Software engineers often dislike documenting projects, but it distinguishes good engineers from bad. The Architectural Decision Record (ADR) is highlighted as an effective way to document architectural changes, providing benefits like aiding memory, improving team learning, and assisting future developers. The post outlines the importance of ADRs and provides a template and examples for implementation. 1.9K 53 9. 9 [](/posts/warp-your-terminal-reimagined-1fqhstruy "Warp: Your terminal, reimagined") Article Community Picks · 2y Warp: Your terminal, reimagined Warp is a new terminal built with Rust, offering a fast and intuitive experience. It includes features like autocompletion, command history navigation, and customizable themes. Users praise its speed, modern UI, and efficient workflows. Warp is currently in early access but has already become a favorite among developers. 1.7K 136 10. 10 [](/posts/how-developers-destroy-brain-health-ohpov2ai7 "How Developers Destroy Brain Health") Article DEV · 2y How Developers Destroy Brain Health Software developers often undermine their brain health with habits like marathon coding sessions, lack of physical exercise, neglecting mental stimulation, and social isolation. These habits can lead to cognitive decline, mental burnout, and emotional depletion. Incorporating regular breaks, physical activity, continuous learning, and social interactions can greatly improve cognitive function and overall well-being. 1.5K 118 11. 11 [](/posts/zen-browser-dgxggyz1u "Zen Browser") Article Hacker News · 2y Zen Browser Zen Browser aims to transform your web experience with features like split views, workspaces, and profile switching. It offers a customizable theme store, advanced security technologies, and a compact mode for smaller screens. Zen prioritizes both speed and privacy, presenting itself as a superior alternative to other Firefox-based browsers. 1.3K 149 12. 12 [](/posts/15-vs-code-tips-to-make-your-coding-experience-better-oyzddqfbt "15 VS Code Tips to Make Your Coding Experience Better") Article It's Foss · 2y 15 VS Code Tips to Make Your Coding Experience Better Discover fifteen tips to enhance your coding experience in Visual Studio Code. Learn how to use integrated terminals, split editors, create files on the go, and more. These tips include synchronizing scrolling, multi-cursor editing, markdown preview, Zen mode, moving lines, renaming variables, formatting documents, commenting multiple lines, and more efficient file browsing. 1.3K 34 13. 13 [](/posts/visual-studio-code-extensions-to-boost-your-productivity-in-2024-nghggkofw "Visual Studio Code Extensions to Boost Your Productivity in 2024") Article freeCodeCamp · 3y Visual Studio Code Extensions to Boost Your Productivity in 2024 Discover the top Visual Studio Code extensions to boost productivity in 2024\. These extensions enhance features and tools, minimize context switching, and improve code readability. Explore AI-powered coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and Tabnine. Customize your editor with icon themes and enjoy features like error lens, bookmarks, and indented rainbow. Stay organized with project manager and utilize real-time collaboration with Live Share. Optimize your workflow and increase productivity with these recommended extensions. 1.2K 65 14. 14 [](/posts/vs-code-setup---recommended-extensions-yppnoamqq "VS Code Setup - Recommended Extensions") Article Community Picks · 2y VS Code Setup - Recommended Extensions A curated list of recommended Visual Studio Code extensions categorized by their use cases, such as markdown support, general writing, GitHub integration, CSV handling, Japanese language tools, styling and themes, and various utility extensions. Includes a step-by-step guide for easy installation of all listed extensions via an \`extensions.json\` file. 1.1K 26 15. 15 [](/posts/i-ve-worked-in-it-for-over-10-years-here-are-5-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-ojdmug7vn "I’ve worked in IT for over 10 years. Here are 5 things I wish I knew when I started") Article DEV · 2y I’ve worked in IT for over 10 years. Here are 5 things I wish I knew when I started Advice from an experienced IT professional: prioritize consistency in your career, embrace the struggle of learning, don't cling to a bad job, consider the benefits of job hopping, and seize even small opportunities. Also, don't be intimidated by jargon and abstractions. 1.1K 52 16. 16 [](/posts/10-tips-to-stay-healthy-as-a-developer-qmj0am1ht "10 tips to stay healthy as a developer") Article Community Picks · 2y 10 tips to stay healthy as a developer Software engineering often involves long hours of sitting, which can lead to unhealthy habits. Incorporate these 10 tips to improve your health as a developer: reduce sugar intake, eat slowly, avoid eating lunch at your desk, snack on healthy options, stay hydrated, get enough sleep, avoid screens before bed, sit correctly, take regular breaks, and stay physically active. Investing in your health will boost both your personal well-being and professional productivity. 978 62 17. 17 [](/posts/open-source-tools-to-boost-your-productivity-huuqlesot "Open source tools to boost your productivity") Article TechCrunch · 2y Open source tools to boost your productivity Open source technology offers alternatives to many proprietary software tools, providing benefits like added transparency, customizability, and security. Highlighted tools include Penpot for design, Cal.com for scheduling, Screenity for screen recording, Jitsi for video conferencing, Nextcloud for cloud storage, Ghost for publishing, and more. Each offers features to help individuals and businesses move away from Big Tech incumbents without compromising productivity. 960 22 18. 18 [](/posts/introducing-the-new-daily-dev-mobile-app--vz516xc5x "Introducing the new daily.dev mobile app!") Article daily.dev Changelog · 2y Introducing the new daily.dev mobile app! The daily.dev mobile app has been updated with a sleeker interface, improved feed organization, streamlined navigation, and optimized mobile features. Android users can download the app from Google Play, while iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS users can download and install the Progressive Web App (PWA) from the provided guide. 921 195 19. 19 [](/posts/how-to-code-so-fast-it-feels-illegal-fzabdnssa "How To Code So Fast It Feels Illegal") Video bigboxSWE · 2y How To Code So Fast It Feels Illegal Parkinson's law suggests that work expands to fill the time allocated for its completion. Applying this to coding, setting shorter deadlines (like 2 hours) for tasks can help boost productivity and make the work feel more like a challenge. This method encourages faster coding and provides a clear cut-off point for evaluating progress and seeking help if needed. 870 29 20. 20 [](/posts/how-i-learn-technical-things-fast-tkelcrt1a "How I Learn Technical Things Fast") Article Community Picks · 2y How I Learn Technical Things Fast Developing learning habits is essential for both personal development and career growth. Key strategies include thorough preparation, focusing on one task at a time, immersing in the right environment, addressing weaknesses, using active recall techniques, seeking feedback, understanding the 'why' behind tasks, and teaching others. These methods not only help accelerate learning but also improve retention and application of new skills. 829 23 21. 21 [](/posts/why-pomodoro-doesn-t-work-try-this-alternative--xcn5eqrrx "Why pomodoro doesn't work? Try this alternative 🍅") Article DEV · 3y Why pomodoro doesn't work? Try this alternative 🍅 Learn about the Pomodoro Technique, its limitations for developers, and discover the Flowmodoro technique as an alternative for managing your time and staying focused on coding tasks. 811 41 22. 22 [](/posts/goodbye-chatgpt-here-are-8-new-free-ai-tools-that-will-blow-your-mind-2huwzxyhc "Goodbye ChatGPT: Here Are 8 (New & Free) AI Tools That Will Blow Your Mind") Article Medium · 2y Goodbye ChatGPT: Here Are 8 (New & Free) AI Tools That Will Blow Your Mind Discover 8 new and free AI tools that can significantly enhance your productivity. The featured tools include Fiverr's Logo Maker for quick logo designs, APIDNA for easy API integration, Mailbox AI for email management, Skibs for creating animated 3D characters, Overlap for converting long videos into short clips, Loomos for enhancing video presentations, Paperguide for conducting research, and Runway Act-One for generating expressive videos. These tools provide innovative solutions for various tasks while being accessible for free up to certain limits. 789 22 23. 23 [](/posts/how-to-study-programming-the-lazy-way-gy7mgkgy9 "How To Study Programming The Lazy Way") Video The Coding Sloth · 2y How To Study Programming The Lazy Way Master programming by focusing on problem solving and logical thinking rather than memorizing code. Use tools like Notion for efficient note-taking and apply the 80/20 rule to maximize learning. Practice regularly, use visual aids, employ active recall, and leverage AI for better study techniques and interview preparation. 734 47 24. 24 [](/posts/five-vs-code-defaults-you-should-turn-off-uvqmc8j6l "Five VS Code Defaults You Should Turn Off") Article asayer · 2y Five VS Code Defaults You Should Turn Off Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has numerous configurable options that can enhance a smoother work experience. It is recommended to turn on wrap tabs for better tab management, disable the preview editor for persistent tabs, uncheck compact folders for better folder visibility, shift the primary sidebar to the right for better usability, and turn off MDN references for a cleaner interface. Making these adjustments can help create a more organized and efficient coding environment. 734 45 25. 25 [](/posts/how-i-take-smart-daily-notes-as-a-developer-boll63wjz "How I Take Smart Daily Notes as a Developer") Article Atomic Spin · 2y How I Take Smart Daily Notes as a Developer The author shares their journey in establishing a daily note-taking practice as a developer working remotely. Initially started for accountability, this habit grew into a comprehensive documentation system. The post discusses the evolution of tools used, from Evernote to Obsidian, and details the structure of daily notes. Key sections include tasks, logs, daily stand-up updates, pre-composed communications, and takeaways. 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