Tools
VS Code Extensions
// Must-have extensions
- ESLint: Code quality
- Prettier: Code formatting
- GitLens: Git supercharged
- Live Share: Real-time collaboration
- Thunder Client: API testing
- Docker: Container managementTerminal Efficiency
bash
# Aliases for common commands
alias gs='git status'
alias gc='git commit -m'
alias gp='git push'
alias nah='git reset --hard && git clean -fd'
# Fuzzy search
fzf # Fuzzy finder
z # Directory jumperAutomation
javascript
// Automate repetitive tasks
// GitHub Actions for CI/CD
// Scripts for deployment
// Hooks for code qualityWorkflows
Deep Work Blocks
// Pomodoro Technique
- 25 min focused work
- 5 min break
- 4 cycles, then longer break
// Time blocking
- 9-11am: Deep work (coding)
- 11-12pm: Meetings
- 1-3pm: Code reviews
- 3-5pm: Planning, documentationAsync Communication
- Docs over meetings: Write it down
- Pull requests: Async code review
- Slack etiquette: Use threads, respect DND
- Meeting-free days: Block days for deep work
Documentation
markdown
# Project README
## Setupnpm install npm run dev
## Architecture
Brief overview of system design
## Contributing
PR guidelines and review processTime Management
Eisenhower Matrix
Urgent | Not Urgent
-------|------------
Do Now | Schedule
-------|------------
Delegate| Eliminate
Q1: Crises, deadlines
Q2: Planning, learning (most important)
Q3: Interruptions, some meetings
Q4: Time wasters, doom scrollingFocus Techniques
- 1Time blocking: Schedule everything
- 2Batching: Similar tasks together
- 3Declutter: Close unused tabs/apps
- 4Notifications: Turn off non-essential
Health
Physical
- Ergonomics: Good chair, monitor at eye level
- Breaks: Stretch, walk, look away from screen
- Exercise: Regular physical activity
Mental
- Boundaries: Work-life separation
- Rest: Take vacation days
- Support: Talk to colleagues, mentors
Metrics
Track what matters:
// DORA Metrics (DevOps)
- Deployment Frequency
- Lead Time for Changes
- Time to Restore Service
- Change Failure Rate
// Personal Metrics
- Features shipped
- Bugs fixed
- Code reviews completed
- Documentation updatedFocus on high-impact tasks!