In 2015, I set a goal to commit code at least once per day. The rules were pretty simple

• I have to write code (no docs-only changes)
• The change can be small, but has to be meaningful (no simple refactors)
• Code has to be committed 1x per calendar day to a public repository
• Code can’t be written ahead of time

I was able to accomplish this goal and in the process, made commits to 46 repositories (edit: Github seems to have lost a few of my commits) and pushed 2046 contributions. These ranged from new personal projects to learning projects and bug fixes/enhancements to open source software. This was a fun and interesting challenge to achieve, as it pushed me to consistently engage with coding and make tangible progress in various projects. The daily commitment not only enhanced my technical skills but also cultivated discipline and perseverance.

By adhering to the rules I set for myself, I ensured that each code commit had value. This also gave me an outlet for exploration and experimentation - writing code every day allowed me to explore new technologies, learn different programming languages, and tackle diverse problem domains.