ThePrimeagen On How To Learn Vim

[@logc1921]

I love primeagen for introducing me to vim. Also for teaching me how to config vim (typecraft helped a lot too)

[@johnr3936]

Similar to his own story, watching him fly around with vim was the push I needed to get into it.

[@williamkennedy8133]

Don't sleep on vimgolf

[@act.13.41]

My problem now that I'm retired I don't need it often enough to remember what I learn, so I have to learn the same stuff every time. I just find it easier to stick with Micro.

[@thisbridgehascables]

Started using vim/nvim recently and I can see the benefits. I look at it this way, if you’re running a development setup on a laptop or desktop.. you know your going to need to run commands in the terminal for a few things, then why not just code from within that same terminal. My nvim setup is simple , do have a tree and split panel, and a few other additions.. but nothing to crazy. Plus just ordered a Linux computer, always wanted one. I agree with Prime on hating windows.. I use Macs mostly for the past 15 years. Also I have nvim running on my AWS setups.. so convenient when logging in through SSH.

[@emilymarriott5927]

I'm working on learning vim at the moment, and I know just enough to do alright, but I think what would help me is if someone broke up the pile of commands/motions in to groups and went "learn this group first, once you have that down, move on to this group, then this group, etc." Right now I have this big 3 page cheat sheet and it's just overwhelming.

[@vitorakiyama9410]

prime has a video tutorial series that kinda does this

[@johnr3936]

Personally I had a project I was actively working on when I switched to vim and basically just found parts of the workflow that were really tedious. After doing something tedious 10 times, I would research a better way to do it. The motions stick a lot better in your head when they are a solutions to problems you have already identified.

[@hannessteffenhagen61]

I don't think that's a useful way to learn. That's like learning a language by memorising phrases, which I don't think has ever worked for anyone IRL. Just memorise the minimum amount of motions needed at first (which for most people is just hjkl{}0bweft%/ 90% of the time). After that, just whenever something is annoying you, look up the better way to do it (there virtually always is).

[@Redyf]

Nvim is the GOAT of editors

[@DavidValle-ej8es]

I need to learn javascript first lol. Context, Im an EE trying to learn webdev.

[@adetunjiojekunle1502]

You just need to learn how to type first.

[@blipojones2114]

Ive attempted to stick with vim and neovim, the worst part is setting up formatters, linters, auto complete, hovering to see definitions of functions, list goes on..

[@adjbutler]

NixOS video WHEN???? WHEN!!!!

[@cougar-town]

Vim🐱 💖

[@williamkennedy8133]

Does your brain work at the speed of Notepad? Use Notepad. Is your brain faster than Neovim? Yes, but at least your fingers get a break.

[@khanra17]

Why TF Brodie giving opinion ? do he even know what programming is ? stop acting big brain dude, you are not you learned 1 or 2 vim commands just to look cool, you make hobby linux videos nothing else !

[@TechOverTea]

I think you're mad

[@HksjJkdkd]

I believe that you shouldnt give your opinion. Do you know how to shut the f up ????