Using WakaTime to Boost Productivity

Note: I am not associated with WakaTime, nor did I get paid anything to write this. I just think it's a great tool that I wanted to share with you. Here's my WakaTime profile for reference. I have over 2,500 hours logged in programming as of writing this article since I installed the application in February 2022.

What is WakaTime?

WakaTime is a productivity tool that tracks the time you spend coding in various programming languages and IDEs. It provides detailed statistics on your coding habits, including the amount of time spent on different projects, languages, and even specific files. This data can help you identify patterns in your work and make informed decisions about how to improve your productivity.

I really enjoy it because I like to see how I've progressed as a programmer over the years. I spent a lot of time in Java around the time I discovered the tool, which is why I have over 1,200 hours in that language alone. That statistic is no