Define productive programmer. Some one who can complete a given task efficiently quickly and precisely that meets or exceeds the expectations of stakeholder. To accomplish, please understand devil is in details. 1. Focus and understand the problem you are trying to solve. 2. Divide a strategy and divide the problem into multiple tasks. accomplish the tasks 3. After each task - make sure the solution for the tasks meets the requirements as defined in the task. 4. Once you complete all the tasks - you have solution for the problem. Practice this over a period to perfect the art and you will be productive one day