Well, I have been using vi since the 80s. 8o)

I'm a big fan of ctags (but ctags also works with emacs), which is a feature that lets you jump to the definition of a subroutine or a variable. I like how easy it is to move around in the code, in code-specific ways, and the fact that many of the commands (like delete) use these movement actions to scope the editing. It handles multiple files nicely (like allowing you to diff two files within the scope of the editing session).

But the thing, for me, that it's a powerful, free (so that I can use it at home and at any job), nearly ubiquitous editor that I know how to use really well.

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Wade

In reply to Re: Vim and You by wade
in thread Vim and You by nefigah

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