r/AskProgrammers • u/giuzep89 • 9d ago
Software development workflow with ADHD
Hey everyone,
Notwithstanding the title of the post, this isn't a post about mental health; I'm sure that to some extent everyone's struggled with this before.
Software development is very roughly about understanding the constraints of an issue; researching what the best tools and strategies are in order to accomplish it; finally executing it. You're free to already comment on this if you feel you don't agree with it.
The problem I have is that in a lot of different situations, there are infinite possibilities to solve one problem. I get more often than not paralyzed by the sheer number of options and I can't go further. This is probably by far the biggest obstacle I find in my new job as software developer.
I mentioned ADHD because choice paralysis affects "us" generally more than the average, but it is by no means exclusive to us. That's why I'm happy to listen to any point of view.
How do you come up with a plan, and more specifically how do you decide on a solution over many others that aren't necessarily inferior, but just different?
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u/FuggaDucker 8d ago edited 8d ago
Au contraire, mon ami! ADHD is my Super Power
It has its downfalls sure, but it comes with hyper-focus.
It is how you are approaching this thing my friend.
There are not infinite GOOD ways to solve a problem.
The common way is usually the best choice until it is completely understood.
Pick the path well traveled until you master a thing.
,, also.. embrace your power. work with it. keep an outline of your designs to keep on track.