Typing Practice for Programmers

Question

Hello, guys!

Today I found two websites where we can practice typing on real codes (C++, Python, Javascript, Ruby, etc) instead of the usual English.
https://typing.io/
http://www.speedcoder.net/

Does typing speed really matter for programmers?
Here is a few thought:
- Average typing speed is good enough.
- Slow typing reduce efficiency as time is spent for thinking and typing.
- Slow typing indirectly shows how much time is spent actually writing programs, as typing speed is something which naturally improved with practices.

What're your thoughts on this?

Answer 1

Typing speed is irrelevant. As long as you don't type with 2 fingers, you will be fine.

Answer 2

no lol typing speed doesnt matter if u type like 150wpm but u dont know anything whats the point?

Answer 3

Typing speed doesn't matter a whole lot. Programmers often spend more time sitting, thinking, and reading their code than writing it.

Answer 4

i need some help. i really want to learn and im stuck. 😖

Answer 5

Thanks dear friend