I used to be a really fast java programmer. If you wanted something written quickly, I was your guy. But that was "so last month...".

Certainly not today.

And it's a psychological struggle, because I'm fighting back the shame constantly. It's embarrassing as hell being this slow - even when no-one is watching.

Why so slow?

I'm working on my own software now. This is my nickel. Not billing others for my time, so I can do things right. Read more »