Typing Speed Test Application Development
Evelina Satkauskė
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Posted Sep 17, 2025
Created a typing speed test app with real-time feedback and performance tracking.
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Typo - Test Your Typing Speed
A modern, web-based typing speed test application that helps users measure and improve their typing skills.
Features
Real-time typing speed measurement (WPM - Words Per Minute)
Accuracy tracking
Dynamic text fetching from Poetry API
Test history tracking
Personal best records
Clean and intuitive interface
Features in Detail
Text Generation
Primary source: Poetry API
Fallback to default text if API unavailable
Text sanitization for consistent testing
Performance Metrics
WPM calculation based on standard word length (5 characters)
Real-time accuracy tracking
Personal best tracking
Historical results storage
User Interface
Clean, minimalist design
Responsive layout
Visual feedback for typing progress
Animated cursor and word highlighting
Technologies Used
Vanilla JavaScript (ES6+)
HTML5
CSS3
Poetry API for text generation
How It Works
Start typing to begin the 60-second test
Real-time feedback on typing accuracy
Words are highlighted as you type
Results show:
Words per minute (WPM)
Accuracy percentage
Comparison with personal best
Controls
Enter - Get new textEscape - Reset current testClick restart button or finish test to try again