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Best Keyboard for Programming [2021 Update]

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Best Keyboard for Programming [2021 Update]

A computer programmers most important tool (besides our glorious minds, of course) is the keyboard. A keyboard is vessel in which you turn the solutions to problems into code, and thus it’s vitally important that every developer has a keyboard they feel awesome with.

But a keyboard is just a keyboard, right? No way! Keyboards come in a wide array of different styles, layouts, and build quality. That crappy Dell keyboard that came with your workstation is hurting you more than you know.

We’ve rounded up our favorite keyboards for computer programmers which you can see in the table below. The keyboards are in no particular order as each keyboard could be perfect for you depending on your needs.

Keyboard
Price
Get It
Das Keyboard 4 Pro$$$
Rosewill Mechanical Keyboard$
Vortex Poker III$$
CoolerMaster MasterKeys Pro S$$

Now we can dive into each keyboard and what makes it great, then afterwards if you want to learn more of the intricacies of these mechanical keyboards you can keep on reading.

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Best Headphones for Programming in 2021

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Best Headphones for Programming in 2021

Any experienced programmer can tell you that achieving a flow state while coding is one of the most fulfilling professional you can hope to have.

Entering the “flow state” can be described as when you become engrossed in your work, and your coding flows effortlessly. In these flow states, it’s possible to be extremely productive and creative, taking your work to a new level!

flow state programming

Many programmers find it hard to achieve a flow state in their day-to-day work, and one of the biggest culprits are outside distractions. In a world of open office plans and chatty coworkers, your best bet for distraction-free working is through the use of one of our best headphones for programming!

Headphones help out programmers in two major ways –

  • Signaling to others that you aren’t open for chit-chat. Most people will see that you’re wearing headphones and take it as a sign that you don’t wish to be disturbed, and will be less likely to interrupt you with non-critical chatter. Less interruptions is always a good thing!
  • Blocking out external noise. External conversations can be extremely disrupting, especially on open-office environments. Headphones can help keep the background noise from invading your subconscious and keep you focused on your task.

For ideas on what to listen to while programming, see our guide to the best programming music.

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Ultimate Hacking Keyboard Review – Worth the Wait?

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Ultimate Hacking Keyboard Review – Worth the Wait?

In early December, 2015 I came across a Crowd Supply campaign for the Ultimate Hacking Keyboard. Like many professional programmers, I have a mild obsession with mechanical keyboards and ergonomics. It didn’t take too much convincing for me to pull the trigger on my first (and still, only) crowd funding campaign.

ultimate hacking keyboard review

I certainly wasn’t alone as the company raised ~$691,000 to build out this promising programmer’s dream keyboard. It took 48 project updates and nearly 3 years (they had originally planned on shipping in about 1 year, hah) but finally my package arrived in late July of 2018.

Was it worth the wait? Is it worth the estimated retail price of $275?

Here are my thoughts.

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