Last Updated: February 25, 2016
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· exallium

Even the best programmers can make the silliest mistakes.

Sometimes you just need a new set of eyes or a good night's sleep to see it. If something's bugging you, stop what you're doing, get up, walk around, and go grab a bottle of water. It can help clear your head, and when you're back, there's a good chance you'll see your problem almost immediately. 3 hours staring at your computer screen, or 10 minutes walking around and drinking some water. The choice is yours.

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Always works out this way IMO, if you're interested in reading about how this effects the brain (talks about it in software terms) I can lend you my "Refactor your wetware" book: http://pragprog.com/book/ahptl/pragmatic-thinking-and-learning . I found it very enlightening.

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