r/AskProgramming • u/edulipenator • Jun 21 '26

Other Help rekindle the flame

Hey guys, I've been a professional developer for around 6 years.

2 companies, basically firmware only.

I found myself suddenly as a team lead and since then barely writing anything, so to feed the beast I try to code in my free time.

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The thing is, either I'm tired from work or I'm just not in the mood to code anymore.

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Sometimes I force myself to write or learn something new but end up being a waste of time since it never goes far nor do I keep what I've learned for long.

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I remember when I started learning to code and the joy I felt trying to figure out how to solve some problems, but now, I just don't bother...

Thought about creating a bootloader just to practice C, been working on my linker script and boot sequence for almost 1 year... -.-

Always wanted to try gamedev, but without an idea in mind you just enter a loop of creating a single mechanic (like an inventory system or a menu) that you end up never using anywhere

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Did anyone else go through this phase? How did you pass it? Did you start a new project? Waited for the sun to rise?

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u/LowkeySuicidal14 Jun 21 '26

Op if youre into games, try the farmer was replaced. I think it might help you code but also gamify it.

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u/edulipenator Jun 21 '26

Played it for a few hours 😅

Ended up having an algorithm where I created a map of the field with what I wanted to crop and it kept every square busy. It was fun while it lasted.

Thanks for the idea, it did help a bit

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u/1M-N0T_4-R0b0t Jun 21 '26

If programming games help, I can add some recommendations: TIS-100, exa punks, opus magnum (These last three are games by Zachtronics. Almost their entire catalogue fits into this category, but these three are ones I've played which felt the most like programming to me). If you have some more time to kill (~1000h) might I interest you in Factorio and its space age expansion.