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title: Programmers Bill of Rights
date: "2006-08-27T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 247
description: I highlight Jeff Atwood's essential requirements for developer productivity, covering dual monitors, fast hardware, ergonomic chairs, and quiet workspaces. These fundamental rights ensure programmers have the necessary tools and environment to work effectively.
keywords: [programmer bill of rights, developer productivity, ergonomics, workplace environment, dual monitors, jeff atwood]
---

Jeff proposes a [Programmer's Bill of Rights](http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000666.html).

- Every programmer shall have [two monitors](http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000012.html)
- Every programmer shall have a [fast PC](http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000029.html)
- Every programmer shall have their choice of [mouse](http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000286.html) and [keyboard](http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000209.html)
- Every programmer shall have a [comfortable chair](http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000240.html)
- Every programmer shall have a fast internet connection
- Every programmer shall have [quiet working conditions](http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/000154.html)