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{{Short description|Concept in computer programming}}The '''Ballmer Peak''' is a humorous concept invented by [[Randall Munroe]] in the [[xkcd]] webcomic, claiming that a programmer who is appropriately intoxicated can achieve a high level of productivity. The concept is named after former Microsoft CEO, [[Steve Ballmer]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ballmer Peak |url=https://xkcd.com/323/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=xkcd}}</ref> and is likely a play on [[Balmer series]] of hydrogen spectral lines named for the scientist [[Johann Balmer]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=323: Ballmer Peak - explain xkcd |url=https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/323:_Ballmer_Peak |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=www.explainxkcd.com}}</ref> |
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The '''Ballmer Peak''' is a humorous concept invented by [[Randall Munroe]] in the [[xkcd]] webcomic, claiming that a programmer who is appropriately intoxicated can achieve a high level of productivity. The concept is named after former Microsoft CEO, [[Steve Ballmer]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ballmer Peak |url=https://xkcd.com/323/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=xkcd}}</ref> and is likely a play on [[Balmer series]] of hydrogen spectral lines named for the scientist [[Johann Balmer]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=323: Ballmer Peak - explain xkcd |url=https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/323:_Ballmer_Peak |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=www.explainxkcd.com}}</ref> |
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There is no scientific basis for the Ballmer Peak, though researchers have studied adjacent topics, such as the impact of inebriation on problem solving.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-04-13 |title=Bottoms Up: The Ballmer Peak Is Real, Study Says |url=https://observer.com/2012/04/bottoms-up-the-ballmer-peak-is-real-study-says/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=Observer |language=en-US}}</ref> |
There is no scientific basis for the Ballmer Peak, though researchers have studied adjacent topics, such as the impact of inebriation on problem solving.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-04-13 |title=Bottoms Up: The Ballmer Peak Is Real, Study Says |url=https://observer.com/2012/04/bottoms-up-the-ballmer-peak-is-real-study-says/ |access-date=2023-10-07 |website=Observer |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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The Ballmer Peak is a humorous concept invented by Randall Munroe in the xkcd webcomic, claiming that a programmer who is appropriately intoxicated can achieve a high level of productivity. The concept is named after former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer,[1] and is likely a play on Balmer series of hydrogen spectral lines named for the scientist Johann Balmer.[2]
There is no scientific basis for the Ballmer Peak, though researchers have studied adjacent topics, such as the impact of inebriation on problem solving.[3]
References
- ^ "Ballmer Peak". xkcd. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "323: Ballmer Peak - explain xkcd". www.explainxkcd.com. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
- ^ "Bottoms Up: The Ballmer Peak Is Real, Study Says". Observer. 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2023-10-07.
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