FAST-READER

Command line reader based on the Spritz fast reading method.

What? Why?

Essentially, we want to boost our reading speed from maybe 100-200 wpm (depending on the material) to maybe 250-300 wpm by "forcing" our eyes and brain to process words and remove the need for our eyes to move along the lines of a text. With a fixated gaze, one is supposed to be able to read faster and less prone to be distracted.

How to use it?

• go build main.go
• set up your terminal --> font size, window size, etc.
• ./main <filename> or ./main <filename> <wpm>

Workflow

1. Read commandline input for the text to process.
2. Break down sentences into words and show up in the terminal. (The original Spritz method involves coloring the center of gravity in the word)
3. Maintain a clear screen.

Implementation

1. Read file line by line
2. Print line by line, and only one line
3. Print given number of words with the correct wpm

References

• Spritz
  • https://spritz.com/#features
  • https://theconversation.com/spritz-and-other-speed-reading-apps-prose-and-cons-24467
• ANSI escape code
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANSI_escape_code
• web app
  • https://tools-unite.com/tools/speed-reading-app
• similar projects
  • https://github.com/radiofreejohn/cfastread