How to make programmers happy at work: details determine success or failure

As we all know, excellent programmers not only write code quickly, but also have fewer bugs. How to find and retain these talents is definitely a challenge for a company to grow bigger and stronger. In addition to salary increases and promotions, sometimes some subtle things can also add points. Although it may not seem important, it only takes one straw to break the camel's back. So what are these "subtle things"?

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The right hardware

Please note that there is an adjective "suitable" here. There is no doubt that programming requires computers. However, there is no need for enterprises to go all out to equip the most advanced equipment. The purchase of CPU, memory, hard disk and other equipment should be based on the actual situation. Decisions should be wise, because there is only one step between enough and luxury. Making a simple annual budget will help to grasp the overall situation. In addition, asking employees about their requirements for hardware configuration is also very effective. Productivity is the key, but don't forget to consider the following factors:

• Multiple monitors can improve work efficiency, but the purchase cost of graphics cards will increase.
• To configure a comfortable keyboard and mouse, this is the most important and indispensable for programmers.
• Use UPS to avoid power loss and spikes as much as possible.

software

In addition to hardware, developers also need to use software. Like other computer workers, specialized file compression and decompression tools, text editors, graphics operation software, file retrieval tools, monitoring tools, etc. are all necessary to improve the work efficiency of programmers.

Other Configuration

As a programmer, we have to sit for long periods of time. Therefore, a comfortable chair is necessary. Most self-proclaimed standard office chairs cannot meet this requirement. Physical discomfort will directly affect productivity. In addition, the size of the desk, the workspace and the lighting conditions are subtle but important factors.

Flexibility of working hours

Whether to provide flexible working hours has become a very hot topic. Allowing employees to choose to work from home and offering flexible working hours can reduce labor waste while maintaining a work-life balance. Flexible working hours include: the freedom to decide when to go to get off work and when to go home if necessary, a four-day work week, and daylight saving time.

Summary

Oscar Levant once said, "Happiness lies not in what you have experienced, but in what you have remembered."

Similarly, John Wooden said, "Details determine success or failure. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. A thousand-mile embankment is destroyed by an ant hole." What I wrote above may not be entirely correct, but my central idea is to encourage coordination and dialogue, which will ultimately make us enjoy our work more and more and love programming more and more.

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Programmer Happiness: It's the Little Things

Translated by: Xiaofeng