qmk_firmware/layouts/community/ergodox/ab/readme.md
Jack Humbert d2ff66a985 Creates a layouts/ folder for keymaps shared between keyboards (#1609)
* include variables and .h files as pp directives

* start layout compilation

* split ergodoxes up

* don't compile all layouts for everything

* might seg fault

* reset layouts variable

* actually reset layouts

* include rules.mk instead

* remove includes from rules.mk

* update variable setting

* load visualizer from path

* adds some more examples

* adds more layouts

* more boards added

* more boards added

* adds documentation for layouts

* use lowercase names for LAYOUT_

* add layout.json files for each layout

* add community folder, default keymaps for layouts

* touch-up default layouts

* touch-up layouts, some keyboard rules.mk

* update documentation for layouts

* fix up serial/i2c switches
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# Beginner's keymap for Ergodox-EZ
Beginner's keymap emulates standard QWERTY keyboard for beginners. Once you get comfortable with the Ergodox-EZ, you may fork this keymap and customize it for your own needs or find a suitable one from the community contributed keymaps.
![Beginner's Keymap](https://i.imgur.com/dAIocc8.png)
#### Pros
* Easier to switch between regular keyboards and Ergodox-EZ.
* Easy on beginners. It has everything you need for your day to day usage.
#### Cons
* Keys are not ergonomically placed to take full advantage of Ergodox-EZ. Take a look at this [Default Keymap](https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/blob/master/keyboards/ergodox/keymaps/default/readme.md)
* While multiple layers are possible, beginner's keymap only uses one additional layer for mouse, function and volume keys.
#### Notes
* Ideally number key [6] should have started from the right-hand side of the keyboard. Doing so breaks the familiar QWERTY layout.
* Quote key ['] should have been placed between [:] and [Enter]. Due to lack of key space, it is placed below [Enter].
* Double [Alt] keys are placed adjacent to each other for convenience.
* [CapsLock] also acts as [Ctrl] key when you press and hold. It is convenient for GNU Emacs users.
* Additional bracket keys are placed in the center of the keyboard for programmer's convenience.