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People might think that being a touch typist just makes typing in code faster. But the big multiplier is the CLI. You can DO things lightning-fast. For examp
by m463 2y ago
People might think that being a touch typist just makes typing in code faster.
But the big multiplier is the CLI. You can DO things lightning-fast.
For example, with command recall (linux control-r) your fingers are doing the control-r and your eyes are looking at the recalled command to see if it is the right one.
- lelag 2y agoFor me, the big multiplier is written communication: writing email, documentation, instant messaging—these are tasks where touch typing will make an even bigger difference. Unlike programming or using a CLI, there is no autocomplete to assist, and being able to touch type make those tasks so much easier.
- paulmooreparks 2y agoThis. I've written a CLI to automate the tasks that the rest of my team does in Postman, the browser, and various other clicky-pointy tools. Maybe the fact that I learned to code on a Commodore 64 and had my first jobs working in DOS and Unix has something to do with it....
- kmoser 2y agoThe big multiplier for me is keyboard shortcuts, especially arrow keys in combination with Ctrl and Shift. This saves from having to move back and forth to the mouse, and is usually more accurate as well.