it typing test — Code, DevOps & Logs
Run an engineer-friendly it typing test. Choose a technical profile (code, DevOps, logs, or email), pick a duration, then type the on-screen passage. You’ll see live net WPM, accuracy, and mistakes. Clean accuracy first; speed follows. Updated for 2025.
What This IT Typing Test Measures (2025)
We score with the standard 5-characters-per-word model. Gross WPM counts all characters; net WPM counts only correct ones aligned to the passage. Profiles mirror real-world work so your practice transfers to code reviews, terminals, and tickets.
Quick tips
- Accuracy first: smooth corrections beat frantic backspacing
- Eyes on the passage; return to home row between symbols
- Practice symbols you miss (slashes, dashes, brackets) for 2–3 minutes daily
Takeaway: cleaner runs lift net WPM without extra effort.
Real-World Example
Case: Priya (QA) trained DevOps & Logs profiles for 8 minutes/day. In two weeks she moved from 92% → 97% accuracy and 51 → 63 net WPM on sprint notes by drilling slashes, underscores, and timestamps.
Takeaway: targeted symbol work unlocks speed on technical text.
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it typing test — FAQ
What’s different about an IT typing test?
It emphasizes symbols, paths, and commands (e.g., --flag, /var/log, JSON, YAML) so your accuracy improves where it matters at work.
How long should I train?
Five minutes a day works. Do one 1-minute speed run, then a 2-minute accuracy run. Track your most common symbol mistakes and drill them.
How do you calculate WPM for code and symbols?
We use the standard 5-chars-per-word model, same as normal typing tests. Symbols count as single characters; net WPM uses only correct characters.
Which profile should I pick?
Choose the work you do most: Code for variables/paths, DevOps for CLI and YAML, Logs for timestamps/IDs, or Email for support messages.