Core Vim

Learn core features that you'll use daily, whether you work with code, configuration files, or prose
Discover built-in functionality that will enable you to work with a lean and portable setup
Quickly level-up from novice to intermediate level by focusing on what matters
How does the course work?
Watch the video
Each video introduces a problem that you're then encouraged to try out in the VimDojo. Once you've had a go at solving the problem you come back to the video, which will summarise a few possible approaches, comparing strengths and weaknesses.
There are 10 videos with a combined running time of 75 minutes.
Learn by doing
The VimDojo contains a set of 16 exercises that are designed to help you discover best practices for using Vim
Who is the course for?
This Core Vim Course is aimed at the novice user who wants to level up.
you are familiar with the basics (not sure? Go through vimtutor)
you have moved beyond using the arrow keys (not sure how? Read habit making, habit breaking)
you feel that something is holding you back from reaching the next level
you like to learn at your own pace
What you will learn
learn how to repeat the last change using the dot command
meet the dot formula - a 2 step process with 1000 uses
move your cursor wherever you want it to go with as little as 2 keystrokes
DRY up your workflow with macros - your robotic sidekick
learn how to execute your macros across multiple files using the arglist
attain enlightenment by understanding text objects
Stop using counts! I will teach you to apply the same change over a visual range with the :normal command.
learn why old-school vi operators trump Visual mode
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