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Context switching strategies to preserve your focus

Switching between tasks comes with the territory for software engineers. Here are some tactics to help you preserve focus.
January 18, 2023

Switching between tasks comes with the territory for software engineers. Here are some tactics to help you preserve focus.

Context switching is an unavoidable part of being an engineering leader. It’s a natural side effect of working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The good news is that there are simple and effective strategies for lessening the effects of context switching on your focus time.

I’ve had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of engineers and engineering managers and have learned the small things that make a big impact and stick.

Understanding Context Switching

Context switching happens whenever you shift your focus from one task to another.

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