What is the “Ballmer Peak" and what effect does it have on performance? A lot of research has been done to test how alcohol and nighttime work affect the programmer’s central nervous system and performance. Why do programmers like to work at night and is it worth it? Readers learn about this from the article.
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What is the "Ballmer Peak"? This is an amazing phenomenon, according to which the programmer’s performance depends on the amount of alcohol he drinks during work. Many scientists and programmers themselves confirm the positive effect of alcohol on creativity, endurance, memory, and the ability to solve complex problems in a short time. Productivity depends not only on the amount of alcohol consumed, but also on the time of day.
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