Studies show that it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to regain focus after an interruption. For developers who context-switch multiple times per day, this adds up to hours of lost productivity every week.
The Hidden Cost
Every time you switch from your code editor to a project management tool, you're not just losing a few seconds. You're breaking your flow state, the mental model you've built up of the code you're working on starts to fade, and getting back into that state takes significant time and mental energy.
Average Daily Impact:
- • 5-8 context switches to update project boards
- • 2-3 hours of lost productivity per day
- • 10-15 hours per week spent on status updates
- • Increased stress and reduced code quality
The Flow State
Developers in flow state are 5x more productive than when they're distracted. Protecting this state should be a priority for any engineering team, yet most project management workflows actively disrupt it.
A Better Way
The solution is simple: integrate project management directly into the developer's workflow. When updates happen automatically as part of your existing Git workflow, you eliminate the need to context-switch entirely.
That's exactly the problem Git-based project management solves, and why tools like HighFly exist.
Stop losing hours to context switching. Get started with HighFly or install our VSCode extension to keep your workflow in one place.