Windows Console increase speed of repeating key

[dandole]

Noticed on Windows (but not in linux), that the repeating key is not as fast a normal repeating key on the command line.
I believe I tracked the "speed hesitator" down to this line of code under ..\ConsoleDrivers\WindowsConsole.cs ReadConsoleInput ()

Task.Delay (100, _inputReadyCancellationTokenSource.Token).Wait (_inputReadyCancellationTokenSource.Token);

Adjusting the delay down to 25 ms brings it in-line with a bare console repeat speed. And it didn't appear to change the 'cpu pressure' with a shorter delay.

I see similar code in ..\ConsoleDrivers\NetDriver\NetEvents.cs ReadConsoleKeyInfo
But am not sure what system or os uses the NetDriver.

[Ericweber14]

Thanks for sharing this! I've noticed the sluggish key repeat in Windows console apps too. Have you tested this change extensively to ensure it doesn't introduce any unintended side effects or stability issues?

[dandole]

I have only tested this change on a Win 10 Pro (OS Build 19045.5737) using Windows Terminal 1.22.11141.0, & Windows Console Host; and Windows 11 Home (24H2 – 26100.3775) using Windows Terminal (same version). And the testing is just within the scope of the way I use Terminal.Gui. So extensive testing, No.