Code Better with Deep Focus

Transform your coding productivity with proven focus techniques. Perfect for debugging complex issues, building new features, and maintaining code quality during long dev sessions.

πŸ“ˆ Proven techniques
πŸ› Faster debugging
⚑ Higher code quality
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Developer Productivity Stats

25
minute focused coding sessions
5
minute productivity breaks
Perfect for developers

Why Developers Love the 25-Minute Technique

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Faster Debugging

Break complex debugging into focused 25-minute investigations. Fresh perspective after each break often reveals the solution.

Dev Tip: Use breaks to rubber duck or explain the problem to a colleague
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Deep Work Focus

Achieve flow state faster and maintain it longer. Perfect for tackling complex algorithms or architectural decisions.

Dev Tip: Turn off Slack/email notifications during coding sessions
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Prevents Burnout

Regular breaks prevent the mental fatigue that leads to sloppy code and silly mistakes in long coding sessions.

Dev Tip: Use breaks to step away from screen - walk, stretch, hydrate
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Better Code Review

Fresh eyes after breaks catch more issues. Natural checkpoint to commit work and review what you've built.

Dev Tip: Use break end to commit your work and review the diff
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Context Switching

Manage interruptions better. When meetings interrupt coding, easily resume where you left off after your session.

Dev Tip: Leave detailed TODO comments at session end for easy restart
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Progress Tracking

Easily estimate task completion time and track velocity. Perfect for sprint planning and deadline management.

Dev Tip: Log completed sessions in your project management tool

Optimized for Every Type of Development Work

πŸ”¨ Feature Development

  • Planning session: Break down feature into implementable chunks
  • Core logic: Build the main functionality with deep focus
  • Edge cases: Handle error scenarios and boundary conditions
  • Testing: Write comprehensive unit and integration tests
  • Integration: Connect with existing codebase and APIs
Recommended: 30-minute sessions for complex features, 25-minute for standard work

πŸ•΅οΈ Debugging & Investigation

  • Reproduce issue: Understand the exact problem and conditions
  • Hypothesis testing: Form theories and test them systematically
  • Code tracing: Follow execution path through complex systems
  • Log analysis: Search through logs and error messages
  • Root cause: Dig deep to find underlying cause, not just symptoms
Recommended: 25-minute sessions, take notes between sessions

πŸ” Code Review & Refactoring

  • Pull request review: Thoroughly examine teammate's code changes
  • Legacy code cleanup: Improve old code quality and readability
  • Performance optimization: Identify and fix bottlenecks
  • Documentation: Add comments and update API documentation
  • Code standards: Ensure consistency with team conventions
Recommended: 20-minute sessions, perfect for reviewing 200-300 lines

πŸ“š Learning & Research

  • New technology: Learn frameworks, libraries, or languages
  • Documentation reading: Understand APIs and implementation details
  • Tutorial following: Work through guided examples and exercises
  • Proof of concept: Test feasibility of new approaches
  • Architecture research: Study patterns and design decisions
Recommended: 25-minute sessions with active note-taking

Developer Schedule Templates

πŸ”„ Full Stack Developer

Morning Deep Work Block (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
  • 9:00-9:25: Review overnight issues (25 min)
  • 9:25-9:30: Break (5 min)
  • 9:30-9:55: Backend API development (25 min)
  • 9:55-10:00: Break (5 min)
  • 10:00-10:25: Database schema work (25 min)
  • 10:25-10:45: Long break + coffee (20 min)
  • 10:45-11:10: Frontend component build (25 min)
  • 11:10-11:15: Break (5 min)
  • 11:15-11:40: Integration & testing (25 min)
  • 11:40-12:05: Bug fixes & cleanup (25 min)
  • 12:05-12:30: Code review time (25 min)
6 deep focus sessions + reviews

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Tech Lead Schedule

Balanced Coding & Leadership (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
  • 9:00-9:25: Architecture planning (25 min)
  • 9:25-9:30: Break (5 min)
  • 9:30-10:20: Deep coding session (2x25 min)
  • 10:20-11:00: Team standup & 1:1s (40 min)
  • 11:00-12:00: Code reviews (2x25 min + break)
  • 12:00-1:00: Lunch break
  • 1:00-2:30: Critical feature work (3x25 + breaks)
  • 2:30-3:30: Team collaboration time
  • 3:30-5:00: Final coding block (3x25 + breaks)
  • 5:00-6:00: Planning & administrative work
8 coding sessions + leadership time

πŸ› Debugging/Maintenance Focus

Bug Hunt & System Maintenance
  • 9:00-9:25: Triage bug reports (25 min)
  • 9:25-9:30: Break (5 min)
  • 9:30-9:55: Critical bug investigation (25 min)
  • 9:55-10:15: Document findings (20 min break)
  • 10:15-10:40: Implement fix attempt 1 (25 min)
  • 10:40-10:45: Break (5 min)
  • 10:45-11:10: Test & validate fix (25 min)
  • 11:10-11:30: Long break - clear head (20 min)
  • Continue pattern for additional bugs...
  • Afternoon: System maintenance & tech debt
Flexible sessions based on issue complexity

πŸ’‘ Developer-Specific Tips

  • Use IDE integration: Some IDEs have timer plugins that work with our extension
  • Commit between sessions: Natural checkpoint for version control
  • Match task complexity: Use longer sessions (30-45 min) for complex algorithms
  • Reserve meetings for breaks: Use 5-minute breaks for quick team check-ins
  • Emergency protocol: If production is down, pause the timer - focus 100% on the fix

Perfect Integration with Your Dev Workflow

πŸ”§ IDEs & Editors

  • VS Code timer extensions
  • IntelliJ productivity plugins
  • Vim/Neovim timer scripts
  • Atom productivity packages

πŸ“‹ Project Management

  • JIRA time tracking integration
  • Trello productivity power-ups
  • Asana task time estimation
  • Linear focus mode features

πŸ’¬ Communication

  • Slack status automation
  • Discord focus mode
  • Teams availability integration
  • GitHub commit message templates

πŸš€ Level Up Your Development Game

The best developers aren't just skilled codersβ€”they're master time managers who know when to focus deeply and when to step back for perspective. The 25-minute technique gives you both.

Customize Your Dev Timer

Get Started in 3 Commits

1

Install & Configure

Add the Chrome extension and customize settings for your development environment.

git clone productivity
β†’ Install Extension
2

Pick Your First Task

Choose a specific coding task that you can make progress on in 25 minutes.

git checkout -b feature/focus
β†’ Learn the Technique
3

Code & Commit

Start your first 25-minute session, code with focus, then commit your progress.

git commit -m "feat: 25min session"
β†’ Track Progress

Ready to Code at Your Peak?

Join thousands of developers who've transformed their coding productivity and code quality with our proven focus technique.

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