My philosophy for productive instant messaging
Read OriginalThe article presents a philosophy for using instant messaging (specifically IRC) effectively in a software development context. It argues that chat is ephemeral and should not be used for tracking tasks or important discussions. Key advice includes not catching up on missed messages, shifting actionable items to email, bug trackers, or wikis, and avoiding the expectation that others will read backlogs. The author shares personal practices to reduce interruptions and improve signal-to-noise in technical communication.
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