Compared to other keyboard layouts, QWERTY is very inefficient. Despite that, it remains the de facto standard. This video discusses the merits and pitfalls in switching to a layout like Colemak and tips to manage the switch.
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Test your own text and code to see what would be the best layout for you at http://patorjk.com/keyboard-layout-analyzer/#/main
You can read more on Colemak at the official site: https://colemak.com/
For typing practice I recommend keybr.com and Monkeytype.com
I used the ErgoDox EZ to learn on but the other smaller keyboard in this video is the Preonic.
There's a written version of this on the website: benfrain.com
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