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The Ballmer Peak: coding lore and alcohol
Original: Ballmer Peak
The 'Ballmer Peak' is a humorous idea, attributed to xkcd, claiming a narrow band of blood-alcohol concentration improves programming ability, named after former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. The concept resurfaced in discussion, with people debating whether a small amount of alcohol genuinely sharpens focus or whether it is purely programmer folklore that has endured as an internet in-joke.
Why now: The long-running programmer joke about a drink-fuelled sweet spot for coding has resurfaced in discussion.
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