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Thanks. Yes, you are right; it's a tool for concentration. But tools assist a craftsman, right? :-)

Wanted an opinion if it is effective or not for experienced developers. Do the frequent breaks assist or hinder concentration and creativity?

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Pomodoro technique is effective for me. Mostly I'd sprint for 2 pomodoros (50 mins.) then have 10 mins. break. During break, I just walk around the office or get something to drink then go back to work for another 2 pomodoros. I'm not sure if it will work for you because it really depends on your environment for example if your peers talk to you frequently then you'll always get distracted. Just tweak it for your own convenience[0] and don't forget to review daily, weekly, and monthly. See your progress and try to improve from there.

[0] - One of my favorite comment on HN: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1888971

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