Subj : Re: programming and typing
To   : comp.programming
From : bhoover@wecs.com
Date : Wed Sep 07 2005 11:00 pm

John Smith wrote:
> 
> Settle an argument. How many professional programmers are touch
> typists? Does typing proficiency affect programming productivity?

On one hand, I've thought hunt, and peck, typing slower, may actually be
helpful in spotting errors.

I touch type.  You may get a skewed sample asking on usenet - I imagine
a lot of regular posters here are touch typers.

Being able to type without looking, or much thinking about is great,
especially if you like to write.  That typing class - money well spent,
I say.  But I doubt not having it is much of a programming impediment.

Bryan

> JS

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