The only metric that matters for most typists is familiarity. That's why Qwerty has dominated for over 150 years.
But I'm pretty sure my typing needs as a programmer in 2023 are different from the typing needs of a telegraph transcriber in 1879.
I've been a Dvorak typist for 15 years. I can tell you, without reservation, that Dvorak is a better fit for my work. Dvorak is smooth and comfortable. I can stay in the zone for longer stretches of time.
Nonetheless, Qwerty's killer feature is that it's familiar. Historically familiar. That's enough to keep Qwerty on top.
But I'm pretty sure my typing needs as a programmer in 2023 are different from the typing needs of a telegraph transcriber in 1879.
I've been a Dvorak typist for 15 years. I can tell you, without reservation, that Dvorak is a better fit for my work. Dvorak is smooth and comfortable. I can stay in the zone for longer stretches of time.
Nonetheless, Qwerty's killer feature is that it's familiar. Historically familiar. That's enough to keep Qwerty on top.