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Best Keyboard for Programming (Sept 2017)

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Best Keyboard for Programming (Sept 2017)

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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The Best Standing Desks for Programmers

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The Best Standing Desks for Programmers

Do you spend most of your work day sitting down? If you’re like the vast majority of programmers, of course you do.

Unfortunately, spending the majority of your time sitting is very bad for your health. Research has shown that even for people who exercise every day, sitting for ~8 hours has negative side effects that aren’t offset. Even if you’ve taken the initiative to stay active, stay fit, and avoid the pitfalls of a sedentary lifestyle, by spending your work day in a chair you’re hurting your health.

So if sitting is so bad for your health, but you’re a computer programmer, what’s the solution?

Enter the standing desk. Standing desks have gained a lot of popularity over the last decade or so, and they’re a way of avoiding the damage that sitting for too long can do to your body. You already know you’re going to be spending 40+ hours a week behind a keyboard – it’s time to invest in your health by getting a standing desk.

Even if you work in an office, there are solutions that are easily portable and also allow you to move from sitting to standing easily, in case it isn’t always feasible for you to stand all day.

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Best Headphones for Programming in 2017

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Best Headphones for Programming in 2017

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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