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Furthermore, do you need to type fast to code?

"Fast" typing isn't necessary, but it wouldn't hurt to be able to type "naturally" using all your fingers, without needing to hunt and peck (Typing), as needing to find characters on the keyboard can be distracting and may interrupt your train of thought.

Beside above, does it matter how you type? It does not matter how fast you type if you have to go back and fix all your mistakes. Fixing mistakes takes more time than it does to just slow down and take the time you need to type accurately. Fast typing depends on developing precision muscle memory.

Similarly, you may ask, how important is typing speed?

Good typing speed will help you get your work (coding, shooting mails, report writing, chatting etc.) done in lesser time. You will end up saving some time each day because of your good typing skills. But note that the best way to become better at typing is to learn touch-typing.

What is the difference between touch typing and regular typing?

Touch-typing is also generally faster than hunting and pecking. This is because keeping your hands still and making use of all eight fingers and thumbs on the space bar is more efficient than moving them around the keyboard in search of individual keys. Learn more about increasing typing speed.