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Improve Logical Thinking Skills in Programming

Paul C. Ishaili — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:22:04 +0000

“In some ways, programming is like a painting. You start with a blank canvas and certain basic raw materials. You use a combination of science, art, and craft to determine what to do with them.”
—Andrew Hunt

This article will be categorized into three (3) sections:

The concepts of logical thinking
Improve Logical Thinking Skills in Programming
Conclusion and Actionable Tasks.

First of all it is imortant that to note that it is until a level of logical thinking skills is developed and harnessed before a state of logic building can be implemented.

Logical thinking 👉 Logic building

Concepts of logical thinking

Logical thinking is an important trait in a programmer. It is also referred to as analytical reasoning, abstract thinking, or critical thinking.

Logical thinking is a way of of resolving a quandary through the application of principles of logic. You can look at it as the math equation of the Transitive Property of Equality. If A=B and B=C, than A=C.

People that can think logically are able to analyze problems and devise solutions.

Looking at the counterpart of Logical thinking, critical thinking, one would thinking they on same side of a coin, however they are different.

Logical reasoning and critical thought are two sides of the same coin, although not necessarily the same thing.

Critical thought involves a little more questioning. Do things make sense? Who stands to gain the most? These are the types of questions that would lead you to dismiss the arguments on one side of an issue and embrace the other side as being more credible.

In logical thinking, it doesn’t matter how you feel about A, B or C, it’s just the way it is.

Critical thought is a process which allows you to examine and eliminate possibilities. Whatever is left, no matter how improbable is most likely, the answer.

Logical thinking is about connecting one thing with another.
Critical thinking is about making sure the connections between those things are legitimate, and if not, disconnecting them.

Resources

https://www.technokids.com/blog/teaching-strategies/its-easy-to-improve-logical-thinking-with-programming/

Notes on 'Thinking fast and slow' by Dr. James Goldman.

Paul C. Ishaili — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:43:37 +0000

What happens when your brain concentrates?

Firstly, you have an increase in specific neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephine and actylcholine. These are similar to hormones that are produced in the brain and which alter our mood, memory and more.

The neurotransmitters assocaiated with attention and concetration are called catecholamine nerotransmitters and are similar to those produced during a 'fight or flight' response. When you have an abundance of these chemicals in the brain, it causes you to stay more engaged, remember better and generally be more alert and switched on.

These neurotransmitters will be produced where they are needed, like in the case of most tasks that require our concentration, the prefrontal cortex; as this area contains various different areas that are required for 'higher-order' ~~function~~ cognitive tasks that involves planning, memorizing and deep thoughts. In fact, this more specifically involves a 'network' of brain areas that are together called the 'attention network' or the 'executive control network'.

Learning to focus and concentrate is vital to attaninment of personal growth, development and overall success.

How the brain knows something that is important involves another network of brain areas called the 'salience network' and which includes 'anterior cingulate cortex'.

Also, our attention can be directed by either internal or external factors. For instance, if you decide that something is important and opt to focus on it, it will activate the brain across the dorsal attention network.

In the case where your attention is triggered by external factors, which cause you to switch your ficus reflexively, thee brain uses the Ventral attention network to flow information from bottom-up.

If you percieve something as important, then you will believe it is important and your body will react accordingly.

Flow states & Startups

A flow state is characterized as a state of mind where the individual experiences intense concentration and focus, and where they are highly engaged with what they're doing. It is believed to be the most productive, efficient and effective mental state we can achieve.

Flow state is characterized by an increase in catecholamine neurotransmitters combined with a decrease in rapid brainwaves.

In doing what you love, your perception counts.

Perception

If you percieve something as important, then you will believe it is important and your body will react accordingly.

Scheduling

One way of accomplishing more is by setting yourself up for success at the start of the day by creating a schedule that will help to stay on-task and to get the most done.

Start with the fun and enjoyable job, and you'll be able to ease yourself in gentler.

Learning new skills

Learning new skills cause you to form new neuronal connections in your brain via something called 'brain plasticity'.

Kids love chiddish activities because their brains are so plastic at that age as they learn. If you keep making games for yourself, you'll keep learning and your brain will stay plastic.

If you learn to love what you do, you will be in constant flow.

Taking breaks

Concentration takes energy and most people agree that there is only a finte amount of time to stay focused and productive.

Conclusion

Concentration is more powerful when it's maintained over time.

Spiritual Awakening, Creativity and Leadership Quote - 1

Paul C. Ishaili — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:55:23 +0000

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