Why Shipping Code Feels Like Performing Live—And What to Do About It

This article reframes developer procrastination not as a discipline problem but as a nervous-system response to public exposure and judgment—essentially showing that shipping code triggers stage fright. By understanding the threat-detection mechanisms underlying procrastination, developers can apply proven performance psychology techniques, like intentional physical movement, to override anxiety. Rather than a character flaw, procrastination becomes a manageable physical response with concrete neurological solutions.