{"id":27517,"date":"2022-09-21T10:00:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T14:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/?p=27517"},"modified":"2026-03-11T01:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T01:50:43","slug":"daily-life-programmer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/daily-life-programmer\/","title":{"rendered":"12 REALITIES of Daily Life as a Programmer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the daily life of a programmer like?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A programmer\u2019s daily life consists of auditing and debugging code, coding new software, and monitoring the performance of finished programs. What\u2019s more, a programmer has to be in constant communication with coworkers, clients, and their boss. The average developer\u2019s work day spans across 8 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on to learn about the 12 realities of a programmer\u2019s life:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. You Attend Daily Stand Up Meetings<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-42994\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Software-Developers-Stand-Up-Meeting.jpg\" alt=\"Software Developers Stand Up Meeting\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is often overlooked when you think about what a developer\u2019s life is like. We all picture the lone wolf coding away in front of his computer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there\u2019s a significant social aspect to programming jobs: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each and every day you\u2019re having meetings to discuss your current project and your next steps. You\u2019re brainstorming with your team, you\u2019re asked to report on your progress, or you present new features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So even if you\u2019re a more extraverted person, or you need your daily dose of talking to people, you find that in a programming job \u2013 in spite of the stereotype.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>2. You Spend a Lot of Time Solving Problems as a Programmer<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-42446\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Problem-Solving-Programmer.jpg\" alt=\"Problem-Solving Programmer\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a software developer means solving problems, and applying the solution using code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It\u2019s what most of your daily work life revolves around: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get handed an outcome that needs to be achieved. Then it\u2019s up to you to come up with a course of action to achieve that outcome. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software developers are sought-after and command high salaries because they excel at this high-level approach \u2013 essential for effective problem-solving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They\u2019re much more than \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">code automatons<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. You\u2019re Learning Every Day<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-42995\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Programmers-Are-Always-Learning.jpg\" alt=\"Programmers Are Always Learning\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nature of the job is that you\u2019re constantly confronted with new problems. Some of these require a skill you don\u2019t yet have \u2013 so you go and learn it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you\u2019re already used to that from your journey to becoming a software developer:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mastering programming from the ground up\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing skills in new languages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharpening your problem-solving abilities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 these have turned you into a superlearner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A developer\u2019s life is spent reading books and blogs, browsing code repositories and taking apart other people\u2019s programs to copy their code principles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>4. You Drink a Lot of Coffee<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-42996\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Programmers-Drink-A-Lot-of-Coffee.jpg\" alt=\"Programmers Drink A Lot of Coffee\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a clich\u00e9, but also true: Many programmers drink large amounts of coffee every day. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One reason is to combat lack of sleep. But mostly it\u2019s because caffeine puts your brain into high gear. As a developer, it feels great to have your greatest tool become even more activated. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to see why so many programmers are addicted to coffee!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course there\u2019s always exceptions to the rule. If you don\u2019t drink coffee at all while you\u2019re coding \u2013 that\u2019s great. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, you do \u201cgo into debt\u201d borrowing extra \u201cunearned\u201d energy from your body. And if you push it too far, you can crash.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>5. You Communicate With Other Developers<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-42400\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Marketing-Yourself-as-a-Developer.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every day you\u2019ll have a back-and-forth with your programmer coworkers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You make sure everyone is working in the right direction\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You coordinate current and future tasks\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You show your progress and compare notes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your life as a programmer, you\u2019re working together on tough problems and important projects. This means you\u2019ll grow close with your coworkers. From this can spring friendships that go way beyond the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/soft-skills-for-programmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, soft skills are an important part of your working life as a developer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The better you communicate with others, the better you can address problems, coordinate actions, and motivate your peers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that leads to projects being finished more quickly and with higher quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>6. You See Opportunity Everywhere<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-42997\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Developers-See-Life-as-Opportunity.jpg\" alt=\"Developers See Life as Opportunity\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because you\u2019re looking at life through a problem-solving lens, you keep seeing ways things could be improved by using a piece of software. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many programmers have gotten rich by following these hunches, building out prototypes and releasing them to the public. In general, applying the software engineering mindset to other areas of life can lead to great success. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be a smart programmer is a gift. No matter what you go after \u2013 be it climbing the career ladder, becoming a world-traveling freelancer, or launching your own startup \u2013 your chances of success are higher than average.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>7. You Can Have a Life Outside of Coding<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-42999\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Life-Outside-of-Coding.jpg\" alt=\"Life Outside of Coding\" width=\"712\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, many programmers are so obsessed with coding that they dedicate their whole life to it, almost 24\/7. After they get home from work, they start on their personal side projects \u2013 and don\u2019t quit until it\u2019s time to go to bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But not all programmers don\u2019t have a \u201creal life\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical developer job is 40 hours per week or less. So you still have a bunch of free time. And how you spend it is your choice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s true that coding attracts \u201cnerdy\u201d personalities \u2013 those that like to play games, browse the internet, or keep coding during their free time. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want though, you can have a perfectly outgoing, active, and adventurous life as a programmer. You just need to want that kind of lifestyle badly enough and set some goals to achieve it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>8. Your Life as a Programmer Can be Stressful<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-43000\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Stressful-Programmer-Life.jpg\" alt=\"Stressful Programmer Life\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything takes twice as long as you think. Sometimes you go down a particular path with your code, only to realize it doesn\u2019t work and you need to start from scratch. You uncover a lot of bugs you\u2019ll need to fix during debugging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your clients are often not empathetic with regards to your work as a programmer. They can\u2019t grasp how difficult it is, and they look for results ASAP. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when you\u2019re starting to solve a problem from a high-level perspective, it\u2019s often hard to pin down every small part of the solution and give a realistic time frame for each. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result is that as a developer, your life is spent chasing deadlines. It\u2019s one of its not-so-pleasant realities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to be cut out for this kind of work: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fired up by challenges, determined to push through against all odds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>9. You Support Your Client\u2019s Software<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-42479\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Learn-Database-Technology-as-a-Software-Engineer.jpg\" alt=\"Learn Database Technology as a Software Engineer\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After you\u2019ve launched your newly-created software, your job is not done. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oftentimes you\u2019re asked to provide continuous support for the program. This includes customer service, frequent testing for bugs, and adding new features. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your life as a developer easier, it\u2019s a good idea to create a quality product the first time \u2013 so your task list for servicing it becomes much shorter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies need someone they trust looking after their software. So be prepared to always have this be part of your working days as a developer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. Your Lifestyle at Work is Sedentary<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42998\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Sedentary-Programmer-Lifestyle.jpg\" alt=\"Sedentary Programmer Lifestyle\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a software developer, you spend most of your day sitting down, staring at a screen \u2013 often with bad posture. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to keep your body healthy, you need to take serious steps to combat this sedentary lifestyle:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take frequent \u201ceye breaks\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider a standing desk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjust your posture often<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get up and walk around once in a while<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/programmer-fitness-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">using tactics like these to stay fit as a developer<\/a>, developing conditions such as \u201ccoder\u2019s neck\u201d is inevitable, unfortunately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also be as active as possible in your free time: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take walks, play a sport, go to the gym. This way you can reverse the negative impact of a daily life spent sitting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11. You Take Home Good Money<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_42477\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42477\" style=\"width: 715px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-42477\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Software-Engineer-Salary.jpg\" alt=\"Software Engineer Salary\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-42477\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Software Engineer holding dollars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the perks of programmer life: The great take-home pay. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Software developers have always been in high demand, and increasingly so. It\u2019s a skill that makes companies millions of dollars. And it\u2019s an advanced skillset \u2013 not everyone has the guts to learn programming to a good level. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For these reasons, software developers are earning between $60,000 and $120,000 per year. Freelance programmers can command hourly rates over $100.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So even if the job is stressful, the monetary benefits might be worth it: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re making a six-figure salary, you can afford a nice lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>12. You Can Go Remote or Freelance<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-43001\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Freelance-Developer-Life.jpg\" alt=\"Freelance Developer Life\" width=\"715\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working as a programmer doesn\u2019t have to mean being stuck in a corporate office all day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Software development is a type of job that\u2019s well-suited to being taken remote \u2013 and there\u2019s lots of those offers out there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively you could strike out on your own \u2013 living the freelance lifestyle. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then you\u2019re combining the great pay with the freedom to work from wherever you want and set your own hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Your Path to Living the Programmer Life<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To speed up your way to living the programmer life, check out the free checklist \u201c<\/span><em><span style=\"color: #151515;\">The\u00a0<span class=\"bold_text\">4 Most Important Skills<\/span>\u00a0for a Software Developer<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d:<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What\u2019s the daily life of a programmer like? 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