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Many non-touch-typing programmers type fast enough that it doesn't matter. They don't get fired because in the end, it doesn't matter.
by wccrawford 15y ago
Many non-touch-typing programmers type fast enough that it doesn't matter. They don't get fired because in the end, it doesn't matter.
- skilldrick 15y agoI don't think not being able to touch-type will get you fired (if you can type fast anyway), but I don't agree that "it doesn't matter".
- InclinedPlane 15y agoI'm not convinced that it doesn't matter, but it may not be a big enough problem to get fired over. As far as traits that affect overall developer productivity typing is almost certainly not at the top of the list, and maybe not even in the top 5. However, it is important. If you introduce a degree of inefficiency and friction into communication, coding, documentation, etc. that'll obviously impact overall developer effectiveness. Consider this thought experiment. Instead of a regular keyboard a developer uses a thumb-based keyboard for everything, perhaps a wired 360 controller with a chatpad attachment. Are they going to get fired over it? Maybe not. Are they going to be less productive than if they were properly touch typing with a regular keyboard? Probably so.
- wccrawford 15y agoYou seem to assume that they type slower than all touch-typists, but I've met some touch-typists (with years of experience) that type slower than some non-touch-typists. So again, it does not matter. Technique does not matter. Only results matter.