> My vim config is 600 lines. I have fixes for small annoyances. I have a bookmarking system set up in 45 lines. I have extra syntax highlighting for code snippets that are important to me because I’m doing things the original syntax maintainers never even considered. I create impromptu keyboard mappings and abbreviations and autocommands as needed for given tasks. I can move around in the design space at will.
I use VIM on and off, but I wanted to post the above because I think it exemplifies who might like using VIM.
VIM is ideal for people who find it worthwhile to spend the time building their configuration out. VIM is the productivity tool that gets better as you put the time and effort into building it out. If you aren't the kind of person who wants to put that time and effort in, it is still decent as a basic editor, but it doesn't really shine.
I use VIM on and off, but I wanted to post the above because I think it exemplifies who might like using VIM.
VIM is ideal for people who find it worthwhile to spend the time building their configuration out. VIM is the productivity tool that gets better as you put the time and effort into building it out. If you aren't the kind of person who wants to put that time and effort in, it is still decent as a basic editor, but it doesn't really shine.