Developers, did you know? Multitasking is a productivity killer when working on a complex project.

Here are 3 reasons why:

Reason #1: Cognitive Overload

When developers attempt multiple tasks simultaneously, their cognitive resources get divided, leading to reduced focus and attention on each task.

For example, If you are trying to code while responding to emails may make coding and email communication errors due to cognitive overload.

Reason #2: Increased Error Rates

Juggling multiple tasks can result in higher error rates, as attention is not fully dedicated to each task.

For example, if you are debugging code while participating in a virtual meeting might introduce bugs due to divided attention.

Reason #3: Diminished Quality of Work

Quality of work tends to suffer when attention is divided, leading to subpar outcomes.

For example, Talking to a co-worker while doing a code review leads to inefficient code reviews.

Now that we see how multitasking can make us unproductive, the next post will cover ways to avoid it.

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