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-title: Rekindling my love for programming and enjoying the act of creating
-url: rekindling-my-love-for-programming.html
-date: 2023-05-16T12:00:00+02:00
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-
-Programming can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but sometimes it's
-easy to feel burnt out or disinterested. I have lost the passion for coding over
-the past couple of months and it looked like I will never enjoy the coding as
-much as I did.
-
-I was feeling burnt out with programming. I thought taking a break from it and
-focusing on other activities that I enjoy might be helpful. This way, I could
-come back to programming with a fresh perspective and renewed energy.  I also
-thought about learning a new programming language or technology to keep things
-interesting and challenging.
-
-However, what I didn't realize was that learning a new language or technology
-wasn't going to solve the underlying issue. I needed to take a step back and
-re-evaluate why I had lost my passion for programming in the first place.  This
-involved taking a deep look into what I was doing that resulted in this rut.
-
-Sometimes, it's easy to get caught up in the hype of new technologies or
-languages, and we can feel like we're missing out if we're not constantly
-learning and experimenting. However, it's important to remember that the latest
-and greatest isn't always the best fit for our projects or our
-interests. Instead of constantly chasing the next big thing, it can be helpful
-to focus on what truly interests us and what we're passionate about. This can
-help us stay motivated and engaged with our work, rather than feeling like we're
-just going through the motions.
-
-I expressed that I had lost my passion for coding over the past couple of
-months, and I realized that the reason behind it was my tendency to spread
-myself too thin and not focus on completing interesting projects. In order to
-regain my passion for coding, I need to focus on projects that truly interest me
-and give me a sense of purpose and motivation.
-
-Recently, I have been playing World of Warcraft more frequently and have become
-interested in developing addons for the game.
-
-This quickly resulted in me creating three addons that improve the quality of
-life, and I subsequently developed a more useful add-on that encapsulates all
-the others I made.
-
-I found it interesting that this action sparked a new interest in me.
-Additionally, I discovered the Lua language, which reminded me that coding
-should be fun rather than just a struggle with a language. It should be pure,
-unadulterated fun.
-
-I wasn't fighting the syntax, nor was I focused on finding the most optimal
-solution. I simply created things without the pressure of making them the best
-they could possibly be.
-
-This made me realize that I actually adore simple languages that get out of the
-way and let you express what you want to do. It forced me to rethink a lot about
-what I use and what I actually enjoy.
-
-I have decided to stick to the basics. For a scripting language, I will use
-Lua. For networking, I will use Golang. And for any special needs, I will rely
-on C. I do not require Rust, Nim, or Zig. This selection is more than sufficient
-for my needs. I have to stay true to this simplicity. There is something to the
-Occam's Razor.
-
-I've been struggling with a lack of creativity lately, but now I'm experiencing
-a real change. I realized I needed to take a step back and stop actively trying
-to address the issue. I needed to stop worrying and overthinking it. I simply
-needed some time. Looking back, I don't think I've taken any significant time
-off in the last 10 years.
-
-Suddenly, I find myself with the energy and passion to complete multiple small
-projects. It doesn't feel like a chore at all. Who knew I needed WoW to
-kickstart everything. Inspiration really does come from the strangest places.