Merge pull request #146 from weeklydevchat/feature/2026-07-21-post

Add post on types of fun in software development

Author: mrbiggred

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+title: "Types of fun in Software Development"
+date: 2026-07-21
+authors:
+ - chris
+categories:
+  - Culture
+  - Community
+tags:
+  - types-of-fun
+  - reflection
+  - philosophy
+---
+
+Today's (2026-07-21) topic is applying the types of fun to software development.  The [4 types](https://medium.com/@barkingdogx/the-fun-scale-the-origins-of-the-4-fun-types-ffd8508a6540) of fun are:
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+- Type 1: Fun in the moment and when you remember it.  
+  Example: Stroll in the park on a nice day with friends.  Would do it again in a heartbeat.
+
+- Type 2: Not fun during the moment but is fun in retrospect.  
+  Example: Hike to the top of a mountain on a hot day with some great views at the top.  Get a feeling of accomplishment.
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+- Type 3: Not fun during the moment or when you remember it but often makes the best stories.  
+  Example: Getting lost at night during a hike and your headlamp isn't working.  Holy crap, that was more dangerous than I thought.
+
+There is also a 4th type of fun that some people have added:
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+- Type 4: Fun in the moment but regret it later.  
+  Example: Eating and drinking too much.  Often counter to your long-term goals such as staying in shape.
+
+What are some examples of the types of fun in Software Development?  Inspired by me recently spending six days hiking to and around [Mt. Assiniboine](https://www.hikethecanadianrockies.com/guides/assiniboine).  It was definitely type 2 fun due to the long days of hiking, the mosquitoes, and crappy dehydrated food but great to remember.
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+Everyone and anyone is welcome to [join](https://weeklydevchat.com/join/) as long as you are kind, supportive, and respectful of others.
+
+P.S. - Image created by ChatGPT.
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+![Gives examples of the 4 types of fun](types_of_fun.webp)