I had typing classes on a mechanical typewriter in junior high school; after that I maxed out on Mavis Beacon (i.e., got to the point where all she could think

I had typing classes on a mechanical typewriter in junior high school; after that I maxed out on Mavis Beacon (i.e., got to the point where all she could think to do was give me more speed or punctuation drills). I don't think typing quickly helps you code more quickly per se. But it certainly helps me write out comments more quickly; and at some point, a big chunk of your time is spent arguing^W discussing with people about how to code properly; at that point, being able to type more quickly is a big advantage.