I’ve used a US-QWERTY keyboard layout my entire life. I’ve seen other layouts that do things like reduce the size of the enter/backspace keys, move the pipe operator (|) and can’t wrap my head around how I would code on those.

What are your experiences? Are there any layouts that you prefer for coding over US English? Are there any symbols that you have a hard time reaching ($ for example)?

  • FleetingTit@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    I grew up with DE ISO and switched to US ANSI with EurKey a few years ago. ANSI is so much better for programming!

    Also more options for key caps.

    • Oscar@programming.devEnglish
      1·
      6 months ago

      I want to try ANSI also, but it seems pretty hard to find in EU. I’ve considered getting a keychron for my gaming setup but I don’t want a full on mechanical for work, and I don’t want to use ISO at work and ANSI at home because it will screw with my muscle memory.

      • FleetingTit@lemmy.world
        0·
        6 months ago

        AliExpress is your friend. Also there are great options on Amazon, depending on your location.

        Why not use a mech at work? Because it’s too loud?