Two Simple Steps Helped Me Learn Vim

Re:Two Simple Steps Helped Me Learn Vim by cjjuice on Wednesday December 10, 2014 @09:32AM (#8729289)

The most important thing I would say to anybody that wants to use vim is relax! Here are some steps I think will be helpful:

1 ) Install vim with janus and use gvim/macvim. This will allow you to use vim pretty close to your previous editor.

2) Learn hjkl movement and how to move between insert/movement/visual modes.

3) Try to use them as much as possible. It's ok if you use arrow keys or mouse from time to time.

4) Introduce no more than one additional feature a week.

5) Have fun! There is no "right way" to use vim. Use it how you see fit.

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Re:Two Simple Steps Helped Me Learn Vim by joshfinnie on Wednesday December 10, 2014 @09:55AM (#8729434)

I am still on the fence about the usefulness of Janus as someone starting with Vim. Sure it gets you closer to ST, but is that really the end goal? Why not still use ST?

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