Context switching is difficult, and the ability to...

Context switching is difficult, and the ability to do so quickly is an invaluable skill. Last week's #bendevtip generated some excellent questions about context switching that I'd like to expand on further today." "" "To switch from one thing to another, you need to store the necessary bits of information that'll help restore your context once you return. My approach only requires me to note 1 or 2 pertinent details, and that'll typically remind me of the entirety of that context. For someone else, perhaps the approach involves a screenshot or a link to a doc under review: find what works for you! " "" "By creating such a system for myself, I could then get more efficient at it. Now, figuring out and noting down that specific detail I'll need to return to the thread I was on takes me minimal effort, and it's integrated into how I end a timebox and transition to something else." "" "My ability to remember my previous context efficiently is a critical factor in my ability to disconnect easily: I know I'll be able to reconnect fairly quickly later on. Combined with the fact that my mind will keep tinkering with the relevant ideas in the background while I go about my day, I may be better prepared for the context I just switched off after a bit of rest from it. " "" "When it comes to context switching, it comes down to what YOU think will help you remember your context best, and once you've figured that out, you can make yourself more efficient with that method #bendevtip

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