From Camouflage Keyboards to Touch-Typing Proficiency

When we were 16 years old my friend and I spray-painted our keyboards in camouflage colors. We had just seen Hackers, wanted to copy what we saw, and – yes, 16 years old – didn’t think much further than (1) get spray paint (2) spray-paint the keyboard. Only after the paint dried did we realise we can’t read the letters on the keys anymore and, well, guess we’ll have to now type blind.

The text describes the author's journey from spray-painting keyboards in camouflage colors as a teenager to re-learning typing techniques as an adult. The author initially typed with two to five fingers until encountering a MacBook and receiving advice to use an English layout for programming. This led to a realization of the efficiency of the English layout for typing special characters. The author then embarked on a process of re-learning typing, utilizing various tools and practices to become a proficient touch-typist, achieving a speed of 130 words per minute.

The author's initial experience with spray-painting keyboards in camouflage colors
Transition to using a MacBook and discovering the efficiency of the English layout for programming
Re-learning typing techniques, including practicing with Keys.app and typing.io
Achieving proficiency as a touch-typist and reaching a speed of 130 words per minute