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Does ADHD really make programming harder? ft. Chris Ferdinandi | S2 E04
Lane chats with Chris Ferdinandi—creator of Go Make Things and ADHD for the Win—a frontend dev, educator, and all-around expert in making JavaScript (and learning) simpler. Chris has built a career helping devs cut through the noise, level up their skills, and embrace ADHD-friendly ways to stay focused and productive.
We dive into his journey from discovering his own ADHD to reshaping how people learn to code. We talk about why so many devs have ADHD, how gamification can actually help (when done right), and how today’s tech is messing with our attention spans. Plus, we get into the psychology of learning and what actually works when it comes to staying engaged and motivated.
Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.dev
Listen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fm
ADHD ftw! : https://adhdftw.com/backend-banter/
Go Make Things: https://gomakethings.com/
https://bsky.app/profile/cferdinandi.bsky.social
https://mastodon.social/@cferdinandi
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Why so many devs have ADHD
03:21 - Quick explanation of ADHD
07:10 - Is ADHD actually more common now?
17:41 - ADHD, dopamine, and why we can’t put our phones down
20:50 - Trying meds for ADHD – what’s it like?
22:34 - How ADHDftw got started
24:21 - Why finishing big projects is so damn hard
25:54 - Best content styles for ADHD brains
28:40 - Gamification: What works and what’s just hype?
34:16 - Which gamer type fits ADHD folks best?
39:27 - Is TikTok basically junk food for your brain?
41:45 - Must-read books on focus and getting stuff done
43:43 - Where to find Chris and his content
46:26 - Is ADHD a gift or a curse?
59:30 - Brutally honest feedback for Boot.dev
01:18:58 - Outro
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Lane chats with Chris Ferdinandi—creator of Go Make Things and ADHD for the Win—a frontend dev, educator, and all-around expert in making JavaScript (and learning) simpler. Chris has built a career helping devs cut through the noise, level up their skills, and embrace ADHD-friendly ways to stay focused and productive.
We dive into his journey from discovering his own ADHD to reshaping how people learn to code. We talk about why so many devs have ADHD, how gamification can actually help (when done right), and how today’s tech is messing with our attention spans. Plus, we get into the psychology of learning and what actually works when it comes to staying engaged and motivated.
Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.dev
Listen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fm
ADHD ftw! : https://adhdftw.com/backend-banter/
Go Make Things: https://gomakethings.com/
https://bsky.app/profile/cferdinandi.bsky.social
https://mastodon.social/@cferdinandi
00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Why so many devs have ADHD
03:21 - Quick explanation of ADHD
07:10 - Is ADHD actually more common now?
17:41 - ADHD, dopamine, and why we can’t put our phones down
20:50 - Trying meds for ADHD – what’s it like?
22:34 - How ADHDftw got started
24:21 - Why finishing big projects is so damn hard
25:54 - Best content styles for ADHD brains
28:40 - Gamification: What works and what’s just hype?
34:16 - Which gamer type fits ADHD folks best?
39:27 - Is TikTok basically junk food for your brain?
41:45 - Must-read books on focus and getting stuff done
43:43 - Where to find Chris and his content
46:26 - Is ADHD a gift or a curse?
59:30 - Brutally honest feedback for Boot.dev
01:18:58 - Outro
Like & subscribe for the algo if you enjoyed the video!
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