I have ADHD, which doesn't mean I lack the ability to focus -- for me, and others with my subtype of ADHD, it means I get deeply focused on random stuff. Some of it is worthwhile, and a lot of it is a complete waste of time.
I think a lot of developers have ADHD like me, because we can get totally lost in code for hours and hours at a time.
Now, before you envy me too much, the other side of the token is that when I'm given work I'm not interested in -- which is usually most of it -- getting started and seeing it through is like pulling teeth.
I think a lot of developers have ADHD like me, because we can get totally lost in code for hours and hours at a time.
Now, before you envy me too much, the other side of the token is that when I'm given work I'm not interested in -- which is usually most of it -- getting started and seeing it through is like pulling teeth.