Ask HN: How to Improve Typing Accuracy?

Posted by kuhewa on Tuesday August 16, 2022 @10:01PM
from the ask-hn dept.

I've realised accuracy is the limiting factor in my coding workflow. I type with all four fingers to some degree, index fingers probably doing about twice too many keystrokes. What is the most efficient way to decrease error rate? Focus on improving typing technique? Change equipment? Drills?

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Re:Ask HN: How to Improve Typing Accuracy? by EccentricBunny on Tuesday August 16, 2022 @10:16PM (#32491532)

You are most likely trying to type too fast. Focus on your technique and then, try to type faster once you feel comfortable. In any case, how fast you type is rarely what limits your coding skills.

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Re:Ask HN: How to Improve Typing Accuracy? by vxxzy on Tuesday August 16, 2022 @11:16PM (#32491906)

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. It works. You can still purchase online.

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Re:Ask HN: How to Improve Typing Accuracy? by kuhewa on Wednesday August 17, 2022 @12:10AM (#32492233)

Thanks for that, giving it a shot and quickly realising that being not able to fix mistakes, typewriter style and seeing my shame all over the screen during a drill I reckon is going to be a big help

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