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# [The Developer's Guide to achieving Deep Work for Focus & Productivity](https://blog.lo-victoria.com/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A reflection/review of "Deep Work" by Cal Newport and how I apply it as a developer

Mar 10, 2023 · 4 min read · blog.lo-victoria.com  
Updated Feb 6, 2024  
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## Written by

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

@victoria · Singapore

  
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A nerd in books, tea, games and software.

I'm a solutions engineer lead, GitHub Star, Director of WomenDevsSG, and co founder of ragTech. I work at the intersection of tech, systems, and leadership, and this blog is where I share my journey through all three. Expect honest reflections, real experiences, and thoughts that are still forming rather than polished career advice.

## Responses 4

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[Ericbeatric Mark](https://hashnode.com/@Yukolin12)

[Sep 7, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity/640b1be7093dc61f494a73c3/comment/64f97680c035cd988c32400d)

I enjoy some of the numerous enjoyable online games available by playing a few rounds on [free games](https://freegamesonline.io/)

[Aadil Rasool Ahangar | 👨‍💻](https://hashnode.com/@ahangaraadil)

[Apr 18, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity/640b1be7093dc61f494a73c3/comment/643ed87563692ff135748380)

Thanks for sharing! I too love productivity.

[Avi Garg](https://hashnode.com/@thesparkcreator)

[Apr 2, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity/640b1be7093dc61f494a73c3/comment/6429e4ba0e7e08e3bf187355)

Really helpful article. I felt i have absorbed the core essence of the book

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

[Apr 3, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity/640b1be7093dc61f494a73c3/comment/6429e4ba0e7e08e3bf187355#reply-642a3b700e7e08e3bf187e77)

You're welcome! Glad it was a helpful read Avi 😄

[HAY](https://hashnode.com/@HAYDX)

[Mar 30, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity/640b1be7093dc61f494a73c3/comment/64254b9abb5fefa80796db43)

Nice article. But don't go too deep or else you risk gettin' burnt out.

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

[Mar 30, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity/640b1be7093dc61f494a73c3/comment/64254b9abb5fefa80796db43#reply-64255f50d3b4d1b023a71119)

Yes of course! Always prioritize mental health before deep work. Thanks for pointing that out [James Sapero](https://hashnode.com/@SapzJ765) 😊

[Ahsan Noor.](https://hashnode.com/@ahsannoor)

[Mar 14, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity/640b1be7093dc61f494a73c3/comment/64102d6723ae346d7603e182)

Great article! A useful guide to improve productivity.

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

[Mar 15, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity/640b1be7093dc61f494a73c3/comment/64102d6723ae346d7603e182#reply-64111d4423ae346d760405bb)

Thank you [Ahsan Noor.](https://hashnode.com/@ANoorTM) 😁 Glad you find it helpful!

[Sahil Chandravanshi](https://hashnode.com/@sahilchandravanshi)

[Mar 13, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity/640b1be7093dc61f494a73c3/comment/640f7950c4be0b60977c28e2)

Setting a work environment really helps as you mentioned. Amazing article.

[Victoria Lo](https://hashnode.com/@victoria)

[Mar 15, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-developers-guide-to-achieving-deep-work-for-focus-productivity/640b1be7093dc61f494a73c3/comment/640f7950c4be0b60977c28e2#reply-64111d1cd0ccf16ed8183440)

Thank you! Yep environment is always important 😊