From 2417a6b7603524dc5cd30d29b153f91024b9443d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mitja Felicijan Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2023 22:54:27 +0100 Subject: Move to Jekyll --- ...023-05-16-rekindling-my-love-for-programming.md | 74 ---------------------- 1 file changed, 74 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 content/posts/2023-05-16-rekindling-my-love-for-programming.md (limited to 'content/posts/2023-05-16-rekindling-my-love-for-programming.md') diff --git a/content/posts/2023-05-16-rekindling-my-love-for-programming.md b/content/posts/2023-05-16-rekindling-my-love-for-programming.md deleted file mode 100644 index 3c2267b..0000000 --- a/content/posts/2023-05-16-rekindling-my-love-for-programming.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,74 +0,0 @@ ---- -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 -type: post -draft: false ---- - -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. -- cgit v1.2.3