QWERTY vs Dvorak vs Colemak



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Here we do a side-by-side comparison between the QWERTY, Dvorak, and Colemak keyboard layouts. I've written a script that generates time-lapses of me typing whatever text is inputted, so the comparisons are setup to take 5 frames per key press. I'll leave the decision of what layout is best up to the user. The hope of this video is to provide an interesting visualization of the work the various layouts require. QWERTY is standard keyboard layout and probably what you use if you're not familiar with keyboard layout types. It's said to have been designed back in the 1870's to prevent typewriters from jamming, though no one is completely sure about this. The Dvorak layout is interesting because it was a keyboard layout that was specifically designed to reduce typing errors, optimize typing speed, and reduce repetitive strain injuries. Colemak has the same goal as Dvorak, though it's aimed at making the transition from QWERTY easier, and it tries to preserve some of the more popular keyboard shortcuts. More about the various layouts: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyboard_layout * http://patorjk.com/keyboard-layout-analyzer/ App source code: * https://github.com/patorjk/typing-timelapse-maker Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patorjk/ Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/40423570@N07/ Music: * Chance Encounter - Falling Prayer -https://shodaish.bandcamp.com/album/cross-section * Chance Encounter - My Serenity * Chance Encounter - RainDrops

Published by: Patrick Gillespie Published at: 7 years ago Category: مردم و وبلاگ