Why should a programmer read fiction

I am genuinely surprised by the statements of many of my friends that reading fiction is a waste of time. They believe that it is better to learn a new technology than to spend the evening with a good book.

But let's forget about aesthetic pleasure and other intangible things and think only about material benefits. Now, fortunately, more and more workers in the computer industry understand that programming is not only communicating with a computer, but also communicating with other people. And, often, communication with colleagues, partners or customers is a more important part of the work, rather than writing the code itself. And how well you can formulate your idea, how competently put it in the letter, your success will depend.

And now remember that reading fiction is one of the best ways to expand vocabulary, make your language more free. Hence the conclusion: take time to read. This will not only improve your inner world, but also help with work.