Probably the best video on this topic I've seen so far. The planning phase is probably my biggest mistake to date, because most of the time I just sit down and plan as I code. I did get better with coming up with solutions on the spot thanks to this, but it does lead to many crashes into walls. Also the quote "Being productive, doesn't mean being effective" is one of the most important quotes I've heard
the working better with music thing is sooo true. when people would say that i'd always think i must be stupid because I always found it would distract me
1. Don't listen music when starting to code some feature or project because you should really focus on the design first. 2. After you figured out the design and what to do, listen some music to don't be distracted easily.
Personally music prevents me from getting distracted. It can't have any words though and I have to listen to 1 hour+ long mixes so I don't have to stop to change song or whatever. Literally can't code without it lol
Same. And I believe this is true for many people. It's slower than working without music, BUT not getting distracted technically makes the work faster because obviously getting distracted slows the process down.
If you manage to addict your brain to work while listening to certain music, your spot on. I managed to use a compilation 15 yrs ago and programmed an entire project within a week, i was amused
@@InnerEagle damn I might inadvertently have done that over the 25+ years I've been coding. That makes so much sense looking at how I work... Omg. I'm addicted to Euphoric & Uplifting Trance, but really only when working or exercising. I really prefer different music as my recreational music taste. So weird.
music actually helped me to stay focused for a longer period of time : I worked 16 hours a day to finish my jam project (it was done in 4 days). And without music I can focus 4 hours as a maximum. Fair to say I listened electronic trance music or ambient, other genreы just distract me.
totally agree that music genre is really important to consider, I find lyrics and singing is the most distracting, so instrumentals/electronic music is better.
I'm gonna protest the "no music" thing too. That said, some music will actively distract me, but I have a whole play list of stuff that helps me stay in the zone for working or studying. Generally I find lyric based music to be more distracting and TV is just a mind killer.
I loved that “ no music “ rant because I was like “no man! I always listen to music... but I don’t feel I work faster I just enjoy it” right as you said the same thing. But goddamn, if I don’t stop the music to fix that big bad bug, it’s a rough time 😂
Music that has rhythmic repetition to it gets me into the groove of focus. As long as there are no lyrics, it will help. I totally lose my focus when there are vocals and lyrics in the music.
For music it's more like a motivating way, like if i haven't music for myself i'm getting bored faster. Also it's good to be able to work in noisy spaces.
As many mentioned music might make you slower , but its enjoyable. And it can help you focus, especially when you dont want to hear your colleagues conversation about cats when you 3 functions deep detecting a bug.
Thank you for this video I spend the last two days procrastinating because I did not know how to progress on the next part of the current feature I am developing and I did not do anything said in this video. I just kinda sat there hoping a design would pop into my head on how I would code this. Thinking back the last two features went a lot smoother when I wrote small notes for myself on the feature.
I personally listen to dark ambient mixes while coding, so slow and peaceful droning hides all other stupid noises in my room, like that high-pitched sound of lamps or rustling of a fan.
@@StigDesign Synthwave, back to the 80's futuristic retro mixes work best for me. I'd rather have music going in the background than get distracted by construction site noises, or a truck backing up, or some annoying music from some dumbass neighbor.
@@neonage6294 Even as a musician this can be bad. Listening to music influences the musical ideas that you have, sometimes this can be beneficial but sometimes it can limit your creativity.
Music keeps me motivated and in the zone. My speed is zero without music. I tried white noise / brown noise / rain / ... and it helps with the focus but doesn't help with the energy. I agree that music uses up brain cycles and the audio-visual loop is important for reading comprehension, and I know I perform way, WAY better in Unreal Tournament with the music off - but it's also less fun, feels less badass.
My thing was competition. If I had a hater or if I was pissed off, Id be driven to work to show them up. Like show and tell for a studio. I felt my employer doubted my abilities and my ex is a coworker. They were shocked to silence with what I got done in 2 days.
For me, it depends on the music. I tend to find music that doesn't have a lot of sudden changes like vocals. For example Pop music isn't great for focus because they are short, changes a lot in tone and feel and often contains vocals which makes your brain work on interpreting that. Repetitive music is easier to focus with because your brain doesn't need to interpret changes quickly if they happen over a longer time. Also try to listen to music that you have heard before. The more boring the better it is to focus with because the idea is that you can have some suitable "noise" to block out distracting environments.
Being also a musician it's hard to code with music or even podcast. I really want to have something in the background but as soon I hit something I need to think about a solution I freeze. In the end, I always code in silence.
The part where he says music does not make you work better is factual wrong is actually factually wrong. I definitely would call that a hot take saying it's factually wrong and every test ever done proves that, when in actuality nearly all (90%) of surgeons and surgical residents listen to music in the OR. They say it helps them relax and eliminates distractions. There was also a study I read a few years ago that said listening to music in the OR made the workers more in sync and coordinated. Now none of that may transfer to game dev, it's not really heavy hand eye coordination and has no coordinated movements with other team members. I myself find music distracting, but mostly if there is singing in it, so when I do listen to music while working I listen to instrumental stuff mostly, also I usually listen to slow chill, relaxing music, but if I'm working I'll put on something fast paced usually glitch funk and the music helps to prevent outside distractions. Now none of these studies focus on the speed of work, so they may be right on about that, but I would say it's a hot take for sure!
I prefer and recommend Atomic Habits way waaaaay better than GTD. Just in case somebody is still here and wants alternatives. Nonetheless, they are not opposites, and perfectly work together.
I have always liked the idea, and in fact used to do a lot of it back when unreal was called udk (it was kismet back then instead of blueprints) but personally it always seemed to take longer and be more cumbersome to read and work with visual scripting solutions instead of code. It has one major benefit over coding though... visualizing execution, watching nodes light up and seeing the paths is really cool for debugging, so for that reason in state based applications I will sometimes use something like behaviour designer or nodecanvas to visualize execution but I only use the visual scripting as a way of "stitching" modules of code together. in short, doing things like vector math in blueprints is tedious and verbose. but making your own code and calling it "calculate look vector" or something, has a lot of merit.
Have either you or Jason "shipped" a game? I am not asking to be a dick or brag (I have not either), I am genuinely curious. A lot of people I am encountering in the Unity community who make content about how to make a game....don't seem to have finished a game.
Actually studies show that music without lyrics makes people more productive. Might wanna check those "tests" again dude lol The only time music doesnt help is if the developer is experienced because then the benefit is pretty negligible but to say it makes them slower is factually incorrect.
The key to not procrastinating is doing a dopamine detox and 72 hour fast you’ll have more fun doing your projects instead of over eating or watching pointless TH-cam videos
Its easy, you just need to change your main goal from programming to procrastinating, your brain will procrastinate on that and start programming in no time!
Nah, my code only flows freely when the music is playing. People are all different, and also not all types of music work I have a playlist of songs that are so ingrained that they fade to the background and block outside noise.
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Probably the best video on this topic I've seen so far.
The planning phase is probably my biggest mistake to date, because most of the time I just sit down and plan as I code. I did get better with coming up with solutions on the spot thanks to this, but it does lead to many crashes into walls.
Also the quote "Being productive, doesn't mean being effective" is one of the most important quotes I've heard
the working better with music thing is sooo true. when people would say that i'd always think i must be stupid because I always found it would distract me
1. Don't listen music when starting to code some feature or project because you should really focus on the design first.
2. After you figured out the design and what to do, listen some music to don't be distracted easily.
I second this
If I'm doing design work then music is fine. If I'm programming, silence is golden.
Same here.
100%
3D modelling is a must with music.
But programming....no way.
I find that music without lyrics is ok for programming. Lyrics make it impossible though.
Sometimes, i start my playlist and i pause it to focus on some thing and then i forget to resume it xD
Personally music prevents me from getting distracted. It can't have any words though and I have to listen to 1 hour+ long mixes so I don't have to stop to change song or whatever. Literally can't code without it lol
Same. And I believe this is true for many people. It's slower than working without music, BUT not getting distracted technically makes the work faster because obviously getting distracted slows the process down.
If you manage to addict your brain to work while listening to certain music, your spot on.
I managed to use a compilation 15 yrs ago and programmed an entire project within a week, i was amused
@@InnerEagle damn I might inadvertently have done that over the 25+ years I've been coding. That makes so much sense looking at how I work... Omg. I'm addicted to Euphoric & Uplifting Trance, but really only when working or exercising.
I really prefer different music as my recreational music taste. So weird.
these conversations are so useful for learning how to become a better dev
music actually helped me to stay focused for a longer period of time : I worked 16 hours a day to finish my jam project (it was done in 4 days). And without music I can focus 4 hours as a maximum. Fair to say I listened electronic trance music or ambient, other genreы just distract me.
totally agree that music genre is really important to consider, I find lyrics and singing is the most distracting, so instrumentals/electronic music is better.
I'm gonna protest the "no music" thing too. That said, some music will actively distract me, but I have a whole play list of stuff that helps me stay in the zone for working or studying. Generally I find lyric based music to be more distracting and TV is just a mind killer.
I loved that “ no music “ rant because I was like “no man! I always listen to music... but I don’t feel I work faster I just enjoy it” right as you said the same thing. But goddamn, if I don’t stop the music to fix that big bad bug, it’s a rough time 😂
Music that has rhythmic repetition to it gets me into the groove of focus. As long as there are no lyrics, it will help. I totally lose my focus when there are vocals and lyrics in the music.
Absolutely Amen to this! I only do classical music when I need to focus.
Same to me! I listen trance music and it helps stay focused, otherwise I begin to get distracted.
For music it's more like a motivating way, like if i haven't music for myself i'm getting bored faster. Also it's good to be able to work in noisy spaces.
My pc make so much sounds do rather than listening that for me better listening some good anime music
I often start with music to get in a mood and stop procrastinating and I turn it off after some time to get focussed.
Listening to youtube videos about how not to procrastinate probably doesn't help me with my procrastinating problem either.
As many mentioned music might make you slower , but its enjoyable. And it can help you focus, especially when you dont want to hear your colleagues conversation about cats when you 3 functions deep detecting a bug.
Love these little small cuts of videos.
Thank you for this video I spend the last two days procrastinating because I did not know how to progress on the next part of the current feature I am developing and I did not do anything said in this video. I just kinda sat there hoping a design would pop into my head on how I would code this. Thinking back the last two features went a lot smoother when I wrote small notes for myself on the feature.
I personally listen to dark ambient mixes while coding, so slow and peaceful droning hides all other stupid noises in my room, like that high-pitched sound of lamps or rustling of a fan.
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I wish Jason would make more videos like this
music makes you slower; but happier while doing the work for long hours.
1. Do not listen music if you want to truely concentrate.
2. Always plan!
3. Always listen to the music if you're a musician xD
@@neonage6294 Keygen music makes me working better with code :D
@@StigDesign Synthwave, back to the 80's futuristic retro mixes work best for me. I'd rather have music going in the background than get distracted by construction site noises, or a truck backing up, or some annoying music from some dumbass neighbor.
@@scratchy996 Thats great Music too :D
@@neonage6294 Even as a musician this can be bad. Listening to music influences the musical ideas that you have, sometimes this can be beneficial but sometimes it can limit your creativity.
Great Video! Busy vs. Effective. Plan, Do, Revise...
Music keeps me motivated and in the zone. My speed is zero without music.
I tried white noise / brown noise / rain / ... and it helps with the focus but doesn't help with the energy.
I agree that music uses up brain cycles and the audio-visual loop is important for reading comprehension, and I know I perform way, WAY better in Unreal Tournament with the music off - but it's also less fun, feels less badass.
My thing was competition. If I had a hater or if I was pissed off, Id be driven to work to show them up.
Like show and tell for a studio. I felt my employer doubted my abilities and my ex is a coworker. They were shocked to silence with what I got done in 2 days.
For me, it depends on the music. I tend to find music that doesn't have a lot of sudden changes like vocals. For example Pop music isn't great for focus because they are short, changes a lot in tone and feel and often contains vocals which makes your brain work on interpreting that.
Repetitive music is easier to focus with because your brain doesn't need to interpret changes quickly if they happen over a longer time.
Also try to listen to music that you have heard before. The more boring the better it is to focus with because the idea is that you can have some suitable "noise" to block out distracting environments.
Being also a musician it's hard to code with music or even podcast. I really want to have something in the background but as soon I hit something I need to think about a solution I freeze. In the end, I always code in silence.
ROI is return on investment 😉
Here I am again. Now what I do:
- I have a big plan.
- I have the maximum of next 2 steps on my todo list. Less overwhelming, more focused method.
gonna buy the book tyy
Very Cool seeing the David Allen recommendation his system is excellent. David Allen's Getting Things Done, the art of stress-free productivity.
Hey, Infallible, have you made any medium-size game that I can check out?
I listen to rain and thunder when I program :)
Thanks!
I love listening to music most of the time when I code. I guess speed is not my biggest concern atm 😄
music without lyrics is the right way for me.
Music helps me. If i don't listen to music I get bored too fast. When I listen to it I can coding for a long time
The part where he says music does not make you work better is factual wrong is actually factually wrong. I definitely would call that a hot take saying it's factually wrong and every test ever done proves that, when in actuality nearly all (90%) of surgeons and surgical residents listen to music in the OR. They say it helps them relax and eliminates distractions. There was also a study I read a few years ago that said listening to music in the OR made the workers more in sync and coordinated. Now none of that may transfer to game dev, it's not really heavy hand eye coordination and has no coordinated movements with other team members.
I myself find music distracting, but mostly if there is singing in it, so when I do listen to music while working I listen to instrumental stuff mostly, also I usually listen to slow chill, relaxing music, but if I'm working I'll put on something fast paced usually glitch funk and the music helps to prevent outside distractions.
Now none of these studies focus on the speed of work, so they may be right on about that, but I would say it's a hot take for sure!
I don't like being personally attacked like this.
I prefer and recommend Atomic Habits way waaaaay better than GTD. Just in case somebody is still here and wants alternatives. Nonetheless, they are not opposites, and perfectly work together.
i suggest you listen to rain or something similar instead of music. go to mynoise.net and find something you like.
First of all the guy with the glasses sounds like the broadcaster in legend of cora and I love it
I just watched Korra for the first time last week.... I get that reference now XD
This mice looks good, but what is wrong with the sound quality?
we are all different, it seems :)
What's your take on visual script like blueprints in unreal or buildbox
I have always liked the idea, and in fact used to do a lot of it back when unreal was called udk (it was kismet back then instead of blueprints) but personally it always seemed to take longer and be more cumbersome to read and work with visual scripting solutions instead of code. It has one major benefit over coding though... visualizing execution, watching nodes light up and seeing the paths is really cool for debugging, so for that reason in state based applications I will sometimes use something like behaviour designer or nodecanvas to visualize execution but I only use the visual scripting as a way of "stitching" modules of code together. in short, doing things like vector math in blueprints is tedious and verbose. but making your own code and calling it "calculate look vector" or something, has a lot of merit.
I'm a procrastinator, it happens to me a lot, and here's my tip:
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JUST DO IT!!
As a neurodivergent person music as a stimulant while I work helps me function. :)
Have either you or Jason "shipped" a game? I am not asking to be a dick or brag (I have not either), I am genuinely curious. A lot of people I am encountering in the Unity community who make content about how to make a game....don't seem to have finished a game.
Actually studies show that music without lyrics makes people more productive. Might wanna check those "tests" again dude lol The only time music doesnt help is if the developer is experienced because then the benefit is pretty negligible but to say it makes them slower is factually incorrect.
The key to not procrastinating is doing a dopamine detox and 72 hour fast you’ll have more fun doing your projects instead of over eating or watching pointless TH-cam videos
Damn wasn't unity supposed to fix this and make it easier. Maybe better to start out by modding. Or seeing the scope of the game.b4 coding
Its easy, you just need to change your main goal from programming to procrastinating, your brain will procrastinate on that and start programming in no time!
Nah, my code only flows freely when the music is playing. People are all different, and also not all types of music work I have a playlist of songs that are so ingrained that they fade to the background and block outside noise.
Put God first and everything else second. This way it will work out.