Am I lying? No, is the title not a verified reality? If you find yourself in a tech company, most if not all of the programmers, happen to have a coffee machine next to their office. Or if you are a programmer, you would admit that the coffee jar is the very extension of your hand. You know Cruise Africa would ask “why” in matters like this where the unconventional becomes the lifestyle of many. So why? Why do Programmers drink coffee before or while they code? Is it an unspoken culture of web developers? Does it have any special effect on the running of a project? Mind you, Cruise Africa deliberated on Why Programmers listen to Music while they code. So you see! They are certain ethics that are definitely attached to web developers. Habits that they don’t even know they cultivate.
Let’s list out some reasons why Developers are coffee lovers?
1. Coffees are PRODUCTIVITY enhancers
As it was stated on a previous post, programmers don’t always easy with dissolving a certain coding problem. They are definitely some jargons that you need to tackle with. And yeah! At times self motivation doesn’t just suffice. So what do they do? They drink a cup of coffee. As simple as it sounds! This is due to the fact that caffeine triggers your mental status into a complete house of concentration. You get to stay focused and pay attention to the issue at hand 24 – 7.
2. Coffee fights ADENOSINE
Well, well, well! Let’s sound scientific this time. Adenosine is an organic molecule that binds with the adenosine receptor on our brains when we feel drowsy. Now when caffeine is consumed, caffeine trashes out adenosine and binds with the adenosine receptors. There! Caffeine takes charge and keeps you far from being drowsy to being revitalized for more work to attend to. Let me tell you a secret: James Gosling named the Java programming language after coffee! Do you get the gist? Coffee is IM-POR-TANT!
3. Coffee is CULTURE
As it was earlier mentioned, coffee seems to be part and parcel of a programmer’s lifestyle. Research testifies that most programmers are introverts. Taking up a coffee with a colleague can give them a break and interact effectively. Even when they hold meetings and talk about pressing issues relating to a project or tech in general, coffees are visible decorators in the table of debate. You can’t take coffee away from them. It’s like taking a candy from a child. It’s just not done.
4. Coffee can be a TRADEMARK
Every developer has a specific programming language he or she is attached to. It could be Python, Javascript, PHP! You name it! Wouldn’t it be cool to have your passion written on your jar? While taking a sip or enjoying the aroma of your coffee, you could admire the language you are so skilled at. Mind you, there are some prominent web developers out there that could write their name on it. It’s a perfect show off. But it’s soooo worthwhile!
So that’s it folks! Programmers bond with their cup of coffee and they have every reason to do so. But are they just men that thrive in the IT industry? Do we have female web developers in Nigeria you could look up to (for the ladies out there)? Stay tuned coz the next post unravels Top women in the IT business! Cruise Africa!
