Breaking the Trial-and-Error Cycle: Overcoming Pressure-Induced Coding Roadblocks

A Software Developer's Quest for Strategies to Stay Focused and Productive Under Stress

As a software developer, I've noticed a tendency to fall into trial-and-error mode under pressure. Despite practicing meditation and attempting to focus solely on the task at hand, I sometimes get stuck. I'm eager to learn how to overcome these situations, especially when seeking help isn't immediately feasible.

While many engineers seem to handle this well, I'm reaching out to the community for advice on strategies and techniques to navigate these scenarios. Is this unproductive behavior triggered by a fixed mindset, as suggested in the book "Mindset" (which I've reviewed on this site)? Could it be a communication or collaboration issue? Or perhaps it's simply a lack of experience with certain areas of the codebase that will improve over time?

I'm interested in hearing your thoughts and experiences on this topic. Your feedback could provide valuable insights for me and others facing similar challenges. Thank you for taking the time to read this and share your perspective.