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Re:Ask HN: What is the most underrated skill software engine... by sgillen on Wednesday February 12, 2020 @07:50PM (#22314384)
I would say 10 fingers is optional if you can manage the other two.

Fun fact I type with 3.5 fingers at a reasonable speed and without looking at the keyboard. I never have problems with wrist pain. I tried to teach myself to use all 10 fingers and within a day or two was experiencing very noticeable pain! I switched back to my ad hoc method and haven’t looked back.

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Re:Ask HN: What is the most underrated skill software engine... by muzani on Thursday February 13, 2020 @09:43AM (#22318067)
I used to think so, but I switched to an ergonomic keyboard, which split the keyboard to two parts. After properly learning to type, my work speed increased tremendously. It also helps a lot having a 100% accuracy rate on brackets and apostrophes.
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Re:Ask HN: What is the most underrated skill software engine... by highhedgehog on Thursday February 13, 2020 @07:18AM (#22317143)
maybe cause you never used them?
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