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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by namingthingsiseasy to c/programming
 

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)?

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I use a variant of the Neo-Layout called Bone. It's an ergonomic layout optimized for German and English text. The base layer is already different (see the linked page), but I also really like it for programming, since there's an entire layer with easily accessible symbols:

Bone layout layer 3 with symbols

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I should try that out. I've been using DVORAK for a while but have been thinking of switching to NEO

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Oh, yeah you should. I mean I'd advice against it, but since you already know the pain of switching layouts… sure, go ahead! :D

I prefer Bone over Neo, Neo has quite broad software support though. I'm using Bone on Linux and macOS without any issues.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Could you please give a few insights into why bone over neo? I've used neo now for a few years, curious if it would be a fun extension to switch again!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

(dead thread I know, but whatever)

It's very similar, more like an evolution from Neo than a revolution. They switched a few keys and if you're starting fresh I think I'd recommend Bone, but if you already know Neo I'm not sure switching is worth it. It could be fun though (if you consider learning a new layout fun ^^).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Especially because the thread was dead your answer is highly appreciated!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Appreciate it <3