[bee_rider]

Depends on the situation. While working, I think lots of us listen to music where the main merit is being non-distracting. In this case, effort is not so important.

If I’m actually listening to the music, I’ll want it to be good.

[the_af]

Non-distracting music is not the same as garbage music, though.

[imajoredinecon]

You should try working in a compiled language. I need good music to listen to while I wait for gcc to do its thing

[achenet]

If you're working with C, your developer environment should include, in addition a good text editor and debugger, a fully furnished recording studio so you can record an album while waiting for your program to build.

If you'd like to increase your income, you can try making formulaic smooth jazz for Spotify playlists instead of pretentious concept albums about your childhood trauma that no one will actually listen to ;)

[bee_rider]

Put the compilation in another terminal, not need to wait for it to complete.