[–] sovande 5mo ago ↗ The most important tool for AI-assisted coding isn't an agent framework. It's a timer that forces you to take regular breaks.Back in 2010 Chetan Surpur introduced the Magic Work Cycle productivity technique. The idea: 30 min focused work, 30 min genuine break.https://chetansurpur.com/blog/2010/11/magic-work-cycle.htmlRegular breaks trigger diffused mode thinking, where the brain subconsciously makes connections that lead to "aha!" moments.I built a completely free iOS and Apple Watch app for this. Maybe others find it useful too.
[–] rhoopr 5mo ago ↗ Is there anything outside of the origination of the 30/30 idea that backs up the claim, versus something more mainstream like Pomodoro?
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[ 2.9 ms ] story [ 18.2 ms ] threadBack in 2010 Chetan Surpur introduced the Magic Work Cycle productivity technique. The idea: 30 min focused work, 30 min genuine break.
https://chetansurpur.com/blog/2010/11/magic-work-cycle.html
Regular breaks trigger diffused mode thinking, where the brain subconsciously makes connections that lead to "aha!" moments.
I built a completely free iOS and Apple Watch app for this. Maybe others find it useful too.