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Typing Speed Test, but for Developers
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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.
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- Praise: 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.
- Praise: 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.
- Concern: Some users are frustrated that essential features like 'tab' autocomplete are missing, which is a fundamental part of developer efficiency.
- Concern: 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.