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I wouldn't worry much about it. Typing fast isn't as productive as it looks. When I'm motivated I can easily exceed 100wpm but the quality of my code/writing su
by jsz0 10y ago
I wouldn't worry much about it. Typing fast isn't as productive as it looks. When I'm motivated I can easily exceed 100wpm but the quality of my code/writing suffers as my speed increases. Not the accuracy (although some) but the actual quality of the content gets very noticably worse. I often have to throw away the first draft because it's too poorly structured and/or meandering to save with editing. Typing fast is good for things like note taking or dictation but for everything else you're better off typing at a more deliberate pace.
If you do want to increase your raw speed though try joining some fast paced IRC or Slack chats. Back in the old days we used to joke that IRC was the best version of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. If nothing else helps you may need to try a different keyboard or improve your ergonomics. The leap from 50-60wpm to 80-100wpm is a difference of split seconds per key press so things like key travel and comfort are important.