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Emacs or VI: The Definitive Answer.

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  • An opinion. It argues one side of a question engineers disagree on.

Beginner. No background in the topic needed.

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Tools and practiceHistory and cultureVim, Emacs and editorsHistory of computing

A veteran software developer shares a humorous and brief perspective on the classic Emacs versus Vi editor debate.

Which is better: Emacs or VI / VIM? After 40 years as a professional software developer working with both products, I'm happy to finally be able to present this reasoned and definitive answer (as well as some advice for younger programmers starting their careers in our industry).

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What people say. Shared as a lighthearted and straightforward resolution to the classic editor war.

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A straightforward answer to the age-old question: Emacs or Vi?

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Emacs or VI: The Definitive Answer.

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On “Looking for a simple editor/ide”

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