+6  A: 
  1. StackOverflow
  2. Coffee
  3. StackOverflow
  4. Side project coding

See also How to keep concentrated and focused while waiting for your compiler?

Ed Guiness
Man! Have you already built that stackoverflow feed? You answered the question in a matter of seconds. Have a point for promptness!
mattwynne
Just er... timing...yeah, that's it... just a coincidence...
Ed Guiness
+3  A: 

I normally use this time to read blogs ant to check the bug list, to see if there is something pending that I forgot to do.

Mario Ortegón
+1  A: 

Coffee, Chitchat, StackOverflow.

A: 

I usually read blogs, articles, mostly work related.
I have dedicated time to read everything not work related (30 minutes time-frame after lunch).
I also find myself going through our websites to see if I find a bug or something that can be improved.

And on a Friday (like today:) ) I read Freak Angels:) Warren Ellis on-line free comic. The man is on a rampage on that one:)
Check it out:http://www.freakangels.com/?p=23

Antonio Louro
How exactly is this going to help me stay focused?! ;)
mattwynne
Well, I stay focused by doing things that get my mind off what I'm working on. Different people, different choices:)
Antonio Louro
+1  A: 

Use the time for ordering a new, much faster developer machine / server.

splattne
+2  A: 

Ideally?

  • Write up notes on the fixes/feature added. (Notebooks are GREAT when two years from now you need to decipher something you did.)
  • Read something that pertains to your work.
  • Check for other small errata and bugs.
  • Document (for other people) your feature/code.

Realisticly:

  • Stackoverflow
  • Slashdot
  • Lifehacker
  • Blogs
MattG