We should focus less on peak speed and more on sustained speed?
Not a dvorak user.
I infected myself with Colemak back in the days when I had time to mess around on such things, somewhat inspired by a programmer of acquaint, that suffered from RSI. I can say after 10+ years I've never suffered from RSI.
It's been a pain when trying to pair program but never really had any substantial regrets. I can't compare it to any previous era where I was a qwerty user as I learned to touchtype with Colemak.
I think anything that allows you to maintain typing speed (ergonomics) and reduces the chance of distraction from errors is worthwhile.
Not a dvorak user.
I infected myself with Colemak back in the days when I had time to mess around on such things, somewhat inspired by a programmer of acquaint, that suffered from RSI. I can say after 10+ years I've never suffered from RSI.
It's been a pain when trying to pair program but never really had any substantial regrets. I can't compare it to any previous era where I was a qwerty user as I learned to touchtype with Colemak.
I think anything that allows you to maintain typing speed (ergonomics) and reduces the chance of distraction from errors is worthwhile.