Some people have no choice. In NYC, basement apartments are the only units you can find for under $1000/month. If you're an immigrant new to the US, if you're trying to find your footing after a tragedy, or if you're a new graduate looking for your first job after school-- it works as a (hopefully temporary) solution.
Lived in a basement apartment as a child for a decade. I came out fine. But yes, would certainly not recommend if there are alternatives.
Have noticed this as well. It’s important to step back and look at longer term figures (either monthly or quarterly revenue, for instance). If you check your numbers daily, you’ll drive yourself crazy. Similar I imagine, to how newbie day traders feel, obsessing over fluctuating numbers.
When I was first introduced to data structures, I want something that I could briefly go through before interviews. I also wanted a sandbox to play with code, preferably in JS (my preferred language). This achieves both and hopefully serves as a great pre-interview refresher, perhaps on your phone right before you walk in :-)
Lived in a basement apartment as a child for a decade. I came out fine. But yes, would certainly not recommend if there are alternatives.