Should I learn VIM as a programmer?
Should you learn VIM? If you don’t have any sort of habit/strict keybindings for yourself, I think you should at least give it a try. I was able to get more value for my time by picking up VIM. Though, I would like to reiterate that, at the end of the day, programmers are creating solutions to problems.
Should I use Emacs or VIM?
Emacs tends to be relatively straightforward, similar to commonly used text editors like Notepad. Vim is known to have a much steeper learning curve than Emacs. However, it’s been said that putting in the extra effort is worth it because you will ultimately be able to work much faster and more comfortably in Vim.
Do people actually code in VIM?
Originally Answered: Do many people use the text editor VIM to write code? Yes, Many people use these softwares to learn new things in programming. in these software, you have to write the code full (not any autocorrection and autocompletion is present). so, it help to learn more and more.
Why do people use VIM over Emacs?
Emacs will look a lot more familiar to what you are used to, i.e. a normal editor. You just start typing. In Vim, you actually stay mostly in a mode where you don’t just type away. Imagine, it’s called the “normal” mode in a text editor, yet it’s not the mode you use to enter text!
Is Vim or Nano better?
In a nutshell: nano is simple, vim is powerful. If you only want to simply edit some textfiles, nano will be enough. In my opinion, vim is pretty advanced and complicated to use. You should expect some time to get into it before you’re able to properly use it.
Is Vim the best?
Vim is the best text editor/IDE out there. Vim is one of the most popular programming editors out there. It’s loved by geeks for its speed, extensive feature set, and flexibility. Vim is very powerful, and very efficient.
Is it worth it to learn Vim?
It’s definitely worth learning either vim or emacs. It’s also worth learning to touch-type. In both cases the reasons are the same: your thinking is no longer interrupted by the mechanical process of getting your code onto the screen. As to how to start, just dive in and start using vim for everything. P.S. The emacs-vs-vi debate is endless.
Why is Vi(m) so popular?
There’s one obvious reason that anyone who uses Vi (m) will tell you, and two others that people never seem to mention. vi is at once ubiquitous and incredibly powerful, and by learning it once, you gain the ability to exercise that power on pretty much any computer that has a keyboard.
Where can I find a good list of Vim tips?
David Rayner’s Best of Vim Tips site is an excellent list, though it’s probably more useful once you have some familiarity with vim. Could I live without it? Easily.
What is your primary use case for Emacs?
Emacs’ main advantage for me was the ability to track my time for each task I work on or every meeting I attend. At the end of each week and month, I can pull statistics for time reporting or just for my own information and follow-up. I mainly use this method to clock my time.