typing

[aesop]

i have a really inefficient typing technique that i really feel will slow me down in the long run where i use my index, middle and ring finger on my left hand while only using my middle finger and occasionally my index finger on my right; i've tried almost every touch typing course out there to no long term avail, my wpm as of right now is 78-93 and i type on my old CM storm quickfire tk w/ blues.

does anyone have any tips so that i can type properly?

[SpAmRaY]

Why do you need to type any faster than you currently do?

[aesop]

Why do you need to type any faster than you currently do?

i am an aspiring software developer and the technique i use to type isn't going to be of any help to that

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

My technique is quite similar to yours, but I tend to type slower, as I'd rather type slower and make less typos than type faster and risk making more typos. IDK, it's just the way I do things...

That said, for this typing style, 78-93 WPM is quite good. If you absolutely need more speed, then you'll just have to keep practicing a new technique.

[spremino]

That said, for this typing style, 78-93 WPM is quite good. If you absolutely need more speed, then you'll just have to keep practicing a new technique.

This. As a former software developer, I don't think anyone in my office could type at the OP's speed. Also, let's keep in mind code editors offer auto-completion, thus it's not like programmers are typing every whole identifier. It's often more a matter of how fast you can hit Tab or Return.

If you are adamant in increasing your speed, I would practice with a tutorial for the Colemak layout (assuming you are using Qwerty). The issue with tutorials based on Qwerty is that they bore students by making them type a lot of nonsensical sequences.

Also, practice economy of motion while typing. Look for typing tutorial videos that teach correct technique.

[nickr]

Why do you need to type any faster than you currently do?

i am an aspiring software developer and the technique i use to type isn't going to be of any help to that

Typing fast and being a good developer have nothing in common.  You can type 20 wpm and produce elegant solutions in a timely manner and you can type 150 wpm and produce crap.

Speed as a developer will come with experience.  At this point, you're not part of the workforce as a developer so you're not certain what projects you'll be assigned to.  The project is what will dictate the technology stack you'll use.  The technology stack is what will help guide you to a particular workflow, e.g., environments, tools, tests, etc.  Once you've settled into a workflow, you'll build up speed through experience and confidence.

Each project you work on will likely differ and then you'll have to acclimate yourself to a new set of tools, new languages, new workflows.  At no point in time does typing speed ever come into the equation.

By the way, I've seen developers who can type with their feet, so I wouldn't worry about your typing technique too much.

[C5Allroad]

Why do you need to type any faster than you currently do?

If anything I need to improve lol.
But practice makes better! Try practicing different techniques.

[rowdy]

Welcome to Geekhack!

I have found that typing in code is as much symbols as plain text, and that a super fast typing speed does not really help.

SQL SELECT statements I can spit out at I have not idea how many wpm, but other code I tend to spend as much time thinking about what I am writing than just writing.

If I could type at 150wpm I don't think my code generator would be able to keep up.

[genkidama]

As everybody already said typing faster doesn't help you at all while programming especially because you will work in a programming environment tool (I'm not quite sure how to name it). I mean if you're programming in Java you most likely use Eclipse and they are a lot built-in aids while you program.
But I won't focus on that anymore as it was discussed by a lot of already. Sooo if you still want to learn to type fast (I want to ^^) I've read about this website: http://www.typingweb.com/ is it any good? I tried somethings and it seems after registering (no eMail needed) you can learn the 10-Finger-System I guess as you learn home row and all the other rows and it seems the website can help you while progressing into this 10-Finger-System.

Personally I have almost the same technique as you, only on my right hand I use the same fingers like on the other hand. And I can type about 100wpm and I'm still faster than someone I know uses the 10-Finger-System that is said to be a superior technique. So in the end I guess it's just practice practice as practices makes perfect and my friend doesn't practice his 10-Finger-System so much, like I did the last 2 months as I was getting my first mech and wanted to try it out a lot ^^

[VolantPhalanx]

Like many others have said, as long as you are accurate and comfortable with your current typing scheme your wpm is absolutely fine. You won't need to be trail blazing while coding any how, and even if you had to be you more than possess the speed to do so.

[Linkbane]

It seems like nobody wants to answer your question. I switched to a layout and went from 90 to then 100 wok in three months, and it's very simple. Type out words, while making yourself use the whole hand. In fact, now for you would be a great time to learn a new layout, as it will be better for your fingers than QWERTY and will enable you to use your entire hand.

The more practice, the better, until you become comfortable enough to use it at work.

[Tony]

The Almighty Keyboard God is happy with you and your typing speed. You don't have to be better in any way.

HE has sent you the CMstorm Quickfire missionary as a proof to prove your worth.

 

[spremino]

It seems like nobody wants to answer your question.

It's not like we don't want to answer, but rather that the OP has a false problem. His typing speed is good enough for writing code. If he wishes to learn traditional technique as a personal achievement, or for improved comfort, that's up to him.

[genkidama]

It seems like nobody wants to answer your question.

It's not like we don't want to answer, but rather that the OP has a false problem. His typing speed is good enough for writing code. If he wishes to learn traditional technique as a personal achievement, or for improved comfort, that's up to him.

Indeed and I'd say that many have answered his question. Like learning the 10-Finger-System oder using websites to improve his own technique through practice and stuff. Especially I cannot fathom why a specific typing technique can help you  write code better as with all the programs like Eclipse you don't really need a high wpm. A high wpm may ba signiciant for writing essays and stuff, but for coding I don't think it helps so much as one might think.

[zootylicious]

Use your left hand for the keys on the left of your keyboard and your right hand for the keys on the right of your keyboard, then use the finger closest to the key you want to press.

It's hard to get used to at first, but after a while you'll get used to it and will type fast 

[eddie]

try to practice a lot and use this website http://typing.io/ because i think software developers use a lot of code and symbols sorry if i'm wrong but that is a good website to practice good luck on increasing your typing speed!

[terran5992]

try to practice a lot and use this website http://typing.io/ because i think software developers use a lot of code and symbols sorry if i'm wrong but that is a good website to practice good luck on increasing your typing speed!

Why not 10fastfingers?

[Linkbane]

try to practice a lot and use this website http://typing.io/ because i think software developers use a lot of code and symbols sorry if i'm wrong but that is a good website to practice good luck on increasing your typing speed!

Why not 10fastfingers?

10fastfingers doesn't teach you to type what 90% of typing is, with punctuation and grammar. It's really only good for raw speed.

[eddie]

try to practice a lot and use this website http://typing.io/ because i think software developers use a lot of code and symbols sorry if i'm wrong but that is a good website to practice good luck on increasing your typing speed!

Why not 10fastfingers?

10fastfingers doesn't teach you to type what 90% of typing is, with punctuation and grammar. It's really only good for raw speed.

try to practice a lot and use this website http://typing.io/ because i think software developers use a lot of code and symbols sorry if i'm wrong but that is a good website to practice good luck on increasing your typing speed!

Why not 10fastfingers?

10fastfingers doesn't teach you to type what 90% of typing is, with punctuation and grammar. It's really only good for raw speed.

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