Matt Layman • 5/4/2020

Vim 101: Basics of the Vim Text Editor

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This article summarizes a talk from the Frederick Open Source meetup, providing a foundational guide to the Vim text editor. It explains the core concepts and mental framework needed to understand why Vim can be challenging for beginners, and offers practical tips to help users progress toward mastering the editor.

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