Does a developer really need to type fast?
The classic argument: "a dev spends more time thinking than typing". That's true. But when you have the solution in mind, typing speed determines the time between the idea and its implementation. Typing slowly creates friction that breaks flow. A dev at 80 WPM stays in their focus zone. A dev at 30 WPM loses their train of thought while searching for the semicolon.
What special characters are critical for a developer?
Beyond letters, a developer constantly types braces {}, brackets [], parentheses (), semicolons, colons, slashes, pipes and dashes. These characters are often typed with hesitation because they're less practiced. Train specifically on these keys — that's what Expert Dactylo's "Code" mode offers.
How does typing speed impact a developer's productivity?
An average developer types 5,000 to 10,000 characters per day (code, messages, docs, searches). Going from 40 to 80 WPM on these tasks saves 30 to 60 minutes daily. Over a year, that's more than 200 hours recovered — that's 5 weeks of work.