The main point behind this post was to get a sense of what folks are curious about and opinions on different web technologies. I've built production code using various frameworks and platforms and have my own opinions about them. I would love to hear yours. Why did you choose a specific direction on a recent project for example?
-wake up
-wash face and brush teeth.
-I set up my dev/work environment (terminal, textmate, browser on localhost, skype, etc) make sure that when I sit on my desk I don't need to do anything but work. I even make sure that I'm on the right git branch and check my status, check my tasks for the day and have the code I'm gonna work on up on the screen. Although I'm still a little sleepy (I need my coffee), I push through to get setup.
-Check my emails while in the bathroom
-make coffee/breakfast
-read HN or other news stuff while I eat.
by now, my environment is setup, my emails are checked, my news are in, my bowels are moved, my stomach ain't empty and I'm ready to hack away.
During lunch, I might check news/HN again, facebook for a sec, etc.