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The optimal remote developer schedule follows a Plan-Focus-Shutdown structure: 5 minutes morning planning, 3-4 focused sessions, batched communication, and a clear evening shutdown.
A shutdown routine is a 5-10 minute end-of-day ritual that creates a clear boundary between work and personal time. Remote workers need one because there is no commute to signal the transition.
Context switching costs developers 23+ minutes per interruption. Stop it by working on one task at a time in focused 60-90 minute sessions with notifications disabled.
Focus sessions (60-90 min) outperform Pomodoro (25 min) for developers because they align with how programming actually works—context loading, flow states, and complex problem-solving.
Session-based time tracking captures 10-15% more billable hours than manual timers. Learn the most accurate method for freelance developer billing.
Remote work promised flexibility but delivered always-on exhaustion for many engineers. Learn to recognize burnout early and build sustainable work patterns that prevent it.
Your environment shapes your output. Learn what actually matters for a productive developer home office, from monitor setups to ergonomics, based on research and developer feedback.
Beyond the RTO headlines, what do software developers actually want? We examined surveys and data to understand developer preferences for remote, hybrid, and in-office work.
Remote work removed natural structure. Without commutes, office hours, and visible coworkers, many engineers work in scattered chaos. Here is how to build a daily structure that actually works.
Remote work makes your contributions invisible by default. Learn how to maintain visibility, build your reputation, and advance your career without being in the office.
Async communication promises fewer interruptions but often delivers chaos. Learn how high-performing distributed teams actually make async work without sacrificing collaboration.
Remote developers face constant interruptions that destroy deep work. Learn practical strategies to protect your focus time and produce better code without burning out.
Practical steps to get promoted from mid-level to senior software engineer. What actually matters for IC careers: impact over activity, visibility, and consistent execution.
Learn how to create an effective brag document as a software engineer. Includes real examples, what to track, and keyboard shortcuts to make it effortless.
Import your Jira issues, work in focused sessions, get accurate time tracking as a byproduct. No manual logging, no timer toggling - just natural execution with automatic time data.
Linear doesn't have built-in time tracking. Locu adds focus sessions, automatic time tracking per issue, private notes, and task breakdowns - without leaving your workflow.
Your brain operates in 90-minute focus cycles called ultradian rhythms. Learn how to harness these natural windows for deep work and why pushing past them leads to diminished returns.
Trying to find the best ADHD planner app as a developer or remote knowledge worker? Compare popular ADHD-friendly tools and learn why a simple Plan → Focus → Shutdown system often works better than complex setups.
Looking for the best task management app for Mac as a remote engineer? Compare popular Mac task managers with a daily execution system built for deep work: Plan → Focus → Shutdown.
Tried Pomofocus or classic Pomodoro timers and still feel scattered? Explore the best Pomodoro alternatives and focus timer apps for developers, including flexible 60-minute sessions built for deep work.
The productivity industry sells velocity, but real progress comes from focus depth, not task speed. Learn how session-based work aligns with neuroscience to deliver better outcomes with less burnout.
Transform your individual contributor career with a brag book. Get higher performance reviews, bigger raises, and faster promotions. Learn the complete system used by top engineers.
The Pomodoro Technique promises better focus but actively harms engineering productivity. Learn why 25-minute cycles destroy deep work and how neuroscience reveals the 90-minute focus windows your brain actually needs.