How to minimize use of arrow keys when typing code?

Question

When typing code, I would normally close brackets, go back inside, go outside, type semicolon, etc:

I might start with (| is the caret):

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Answer 1

I find the number pad makes navigation very easy because the home and pgup keys are so close. For actually typing numbers you just use the top row of the keyboard (which is difficult to learn I agree but sufficiently fast after a while).

The only downsides of this for me are using laptop keyboards and using other people's machines where I have to turn off num lock every time.