Nothing beats the pen and paper when it comes to the more abstract and non-linear approaches to getting the big picture. Looking at a computer screen is way too restricted in terms of where you can move next.

Kyle: Give it a shot! Let me know if you try it and how it works out for you.

Alex: I do that constantly. But sometimes you need a different perspective. I think the app needs to be planned and occasionally reviewed while you’re not sitting at the computer in the code editor. It’s far too easy to jump in and do the “fun stuff” of programming without the due diligence of planning if you’re just sitting there.