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Park programming

Park programming is as you may guess, programming in parks, something I'm trying these days, let's see how it goes.

How to park program⚑

To get the best experience out of it I've seen that before you get out it's good to:

  • Store music in a directory so you don't have to stream it online.
  • Find the best spots.
  • Find the best times.
  • Get out of your dark themed comfort zone and configure a light theme for the windows you're going to use.
  • Put on sun screen!
  • Bring enough water.
  • Bring a small cushion for the ass, and maybe another for the back.
  • Pee before going out.
  • Go with someone. I haven't yet tried how comfortable is park pair programming though.

While you're at it:

  • Teether the internet from the mobile.
  • Use headphones, be respectful (҂⌣̀_⌣́).
  • Sit well, with your back straight.

Find the best spots⚑

The best spots are the ones that meet the next criteria:

  • Quiet places with few human transit.
  • Green surrounding environment.
  • Pleasant heat, sunlight and humidity.
  • Correct seat height.
  • Has laptop support.
  • Seat with back support.
  • Far from bugs.

So far the best spots I've found have been:

  • Benches in parks.
  • Chess desks.

Look out for different spots to fulfill the different scenarios in terms of amount of heat and sunlight.

Find the best times⚑

The best times are the ones that maximize the best spots criteria so:

  • Weekdays over weekend
  • Early mornings and late afternoons on summer, middle day on spring and autumn.

Benefits⚑

By doing park programming you:

  • Move your ass out of your lair.
  • Get a sun bath
  • Breath fresh open air.
  • Get to smile at passing by dogs or enjoy seeing them play.
  • See trees and nature.
  • Get higher chances to interact with other humans.

Inconveniences⚑

  • You'll probably don't be as comfortable as in your common development place.