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A calming Vim tutorial introducing new users to basic motions
Many Vim tutorials tend to be rather hyper. This one is the opposite.
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Beginner. No background in the topic needed.
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A beginner-friendly tutorial explains the absolute basics of Vim, including normal mode, basic motions, and saving files.
In this video, I'll teach you the very basics of Vim. These tips also apply to Neovim, of course. You can even use these tips in Obsidian, if you enable Vim mode. We won't go too advanced in this video, we'll stick to the basics, but I've made more videos on the topic, which you can watch, and learn from. 🔗 Relevant Links › My Podcast: @based.academy › All My Links: bcionescu.com › Read my books on GitHub: github.com/bcionescu/books 🎓 YouTube Courses › C Language: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjBAyHVmrAdInHVGsXjX1ZI0PUY6737bz › Vim: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjBAyHVmrAdJNER7fqA8rg3in-O8-gmKy › Technical Videos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjBAyHVmrAdJ0AdF0UP9RrK31kO8HUSnY 📚 Chapters Intro How to learn What are Vim motions? Normal Mode Motions How to save ⚠️ Disclaimers › Just so you know, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. › Many of the links above are affiliate links, and I may earn commissions on qualifying purchases. › None of my opinions are financial advice. Use your own brain and think things through. #speakmachine #vim #nvim #neovim #vimbtw #unix #linux #fossWhy it's here
1 person recommends thisWhat people say. Recommended as a calming, slow-paced Vim tutorial that introduces new users to basic motions without being hyperactive.