Note: I wrote this article myself. Since English is not my first language, I ran it through ChatGPT to scan for grammar corrections and paraphrasing. I reviewed the output and made my own adjustments before publishing.

Ergo keyboards are fire!

Let’s not waste time: ergonomic keyboards are seriously good.
But why?

Here’s the short version: fewer keys, and a split layout that lets you position each half exactly where your hands feel most comfortable. That’s already a win for comfort. But let’s dig deeper.

They have less keys? How is this even good?!

I know what you’re thinking

"Fewer keys? How is that good?"

Well… let me ask you something. Do you actually use the numpad?

Unless your job involves a lot of data entry, probably not. Most devs either stopped using it or never touched it to begin with. Why? Because it’s too far. Yes, nine inches is too far when you're optimizing for flow. Let me cook...

Every inch counts when you're typing all day. Trust me, this isn’t about laziness—it's about efficiency.

If you’re a developer—or even aspiring to be one—you probably love optimizing everything. Cleaner code. Faster builds. Shorter feedback loops.

Same principle applies here: less movement means faster typing, and faster typing means more time. And time? Time is money.

I use Neovim BTW, and once you go down that rabbit hole, you start noticing how small things that pile up make a huge difference. A little hand movement here, a slightly slower reaction there—it adds up. Over time, those micro-inefficiencies compound and slow you down way more than you realize.