It’s not just about typing out code even though being able to do that quickly is more valuable than you realize.
There are plenty of other areas where typing efficiently facilitates thinking about software.
- Writing clear notes and design documents helps in developing ideas.
- Writing documentation.
- Writing commit messages and issue descriptions.
- Writing emails and messages when communicating with others.
Typing efficiently is only one factor here, communicating clearly and efficiently, reading comprehension… these are also important. But typing slowly impedes development of those related skills as well.
There are plenty of other areas where typing efficiently facilitates thinking about software.
- Writing clear notes and design documents helps in developing ideas.
- Writing documentation.
- Writing commit messages and issue descriptions.
- Writing emails and messages when communicating with others.
Typing efficiently is only one factor here, communicating clearly and efficiently, reading comprehension… these are also important. But typing slowly impedes development of those related skills as well.