Typing Speed Test, but for Developers
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July 18, 2026
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Summary
A terminal typing speed test measures words per minute (WPM) and accuracy over a 60-second period. Users can track their performance based on the number of commands executed and mistakes made.
Key Takeaways
- The article provides a tool to test typing speed for terminal commands.
- Users can measure their typing speed in words per minute (WPM) and accuracy percentage.
- The test duration is set to 60 seconds.
- The tool tracks the number of commands typed and mistakes made during the test.
Coverage & discussions
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Community Sentiment
Positives
- The emergence of LLM tools is changing the landscape of typing; it's less about speed and more about how we interact with code, according to several commenters.
- Commenters appreciate that typing fast in plain English can reduce the pressure on code-specific typing, which opens up new ways to engage with programming.
Concerns
- Some users are frustrated that essential features like 'tab' autocomplete are missing, which is a fundamental part of developer efficiency.
- There’s skepticism about the relevance of typing speed in modern development, with some arguing it’s less important now than it was in the past.
