Why You Should Push Code Daily

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The software developer's life should not simply be about bottomless cups of coffee. In my opinion, a software developer’s existence should consist of producing production-ready code.

My take on this is that you should be working to push code. Each and every day. Rain or shine, work or play.

Everyday no excuse

Pushing code daily isn’t just a good practice and it should be part of your daily routine. 

Here are 4 reasons why you should make this happen:

Catch Bugs When They’re Young

Bugs, like unruly toddlers, are easier to manage when they’re small. Daily pushes help to identify issues early before they morph into monstrous bugs that haunt your dreams.

Continuous Progress

Each push is a step forward. Small, consistent updates mean continuous progress on projects, much like crafting a masterpiece one brushstroke at a time.

Enable Collaboration

Pushing code daily opens up your work to early feedback from peers. It’s like having a group of wise sages pondering over your scrolls, offering insights and enhancements.

Building a Habit of Discipline

Daily commits enforce discipline. They’re the software developer’s version of making your bed each morning — a small task that sets the tone for a productive day.

Continue at the weekend

Why stop when the office lights go out? Weekends offer a golden opportunity to embark on personal project quests. I’m not claiming you should work all weekend, just get some code on the board each and every day. Here’s why your coding crusade should continue over the weekend:

Personal Growth

Weekend projects are the playgrounds for innovation. This is your chance to experiment, learn new languages, or dabble in AI without the watchful eyes of project managers.

Portfolio Building

Every weekend project is a potential gem in your portfolio. It’s the difference between being a knight in generic armor and one adorned with medals of valor.

The Joy of Creation

Remember why you started coding? For the love of creation. Weekends allow you to rediscover that joy, coding not for deadlines but for the sheer thrill of bringing ideas to life.

Conclusion

So, whether you’re a weekday warrior clocking in code between cups of coffee or a weekend wizard conjuring personal projects, remember the command: commit early, commit often. It’s not just about avoiding the monstrous merge conflicts; it’s about crafting a legacy, one line of code at a time.

Iterative improvement is how you get better. Practice and instant feedback. Get going now, what are you doing — push code!