The CODE keyboard definitely holds up to its name, and the collaboration involving a keyboard enthusiast and a famous software developer. It was designed with certain things in mind - offering switches conducive for typing, the option to choose between keyboard layouts for those wanting a more efficient layout than QWERTY, and some backlighting to help those night owls at work. In doing so, the end product meets everything and more. As such, for those looking for a keyboard and having these very expectations, you have found a keyboard you want.

The CODE is not for those wanting more gaming features, such as macro recording, NKRO over USB, a software driver to re-assign keys, linear mechanical switches or perhaps lighting effects and more lighting options. However, I feel there are still some things that the CODE could, and should, improve upon even for its target audience.

The stock keycaps are a letdown, and WASD is well aware of the public sentiment about this. They are considering their options here, so I do appreciate this first step toward a change. If a change is going to be made, I would like to see a flat, DSA-style keycap layout too, to aid in easy keycap removal that goes along with the different keyboard layout. An ortholinear arrangement of the keys would be great too, although at this point, WASD might as well make a CODE V.2. The latter are more of a wishlist than necessarily complaints.

For those wanting a mechanical keyboard for work, I do recommend getting a switch sampler (WASD just happens to sell those too), and if you feel the CODE offers what you want in the switch you want - go for it.