Originally Posted by
nonoob
I try to keep sharp by diagnosing problems people post here. I don't get to do much real code development work in my present job unfortunately.
I have a bunch of "projects" I should be playing with at home but I find I am too tired and worn out by the end of the day. So the closest I can come to keeping my brain alive is to be looking at other's syntax, common pitfalls, and algorithm issues.
Some of the home projects that are on the shelf have to do with writing interpreters and machine emulators. Trouble is, once I get started with some concepts I lose momentum. So many things are partway done. Then I get a new idea that seems more interesting.