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Vim Macros: How to Record and Replay

Vim macros let us transform code like no other editor. Here's how to use them and never write tedious code again.

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Vim is (Probably) Not the Right Tool for the Job

One of the most important plugins is the Vim plugin which brings all the powerful commands from Vim to your favorite code editor.

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Why I’m Relearning Vim in 2023

Because of its mnemonic-based vernacular and widespread support, learning Vim in 2023 is more achievable than ever.

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Six Editor Features You Shouldn’t Live Without

When it comes to my choice of editor, I'm a nomad. I'm always switching around based on the needs of my current project. But I've found a few essential editor features I can't live

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12 Emacs Keybindings Worth Learning

Learning a few Emacs Keybindings can make you more effective in a variety of places, even if you don't use Emacs as your editor. The most basic are shortcuts that let you move your

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The First Five Things to Learn in Any IDE

If you’re overwhelmed by the sheer number of features and key commands in your IDE, try starting with these 5 things. They're some of the best bang-for-your-buck functions.

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Easily Reloading your Clojure Project in Spacemacs

With this configuration in place, I can tear down and reload my entire Clojure-based app, while it's running in a REPL embedded in Spacemacs.

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Improving Command Line Productivity with GNU Readline

My favorite Readline features for improving my workflow on the command line—keyboard shortcuts, long commands, reverse search, and persisting options.

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Comparing the New Atom-IDE to Visual Studio Code for Web Development

A comparison of Atom-IDE's new features with Visual Studio Code for web dev. Would I recommend Atom-IDE? At this point, only for the brave and curious.

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There’s More Than One Way to Edit Text

I wanted to discover different ways to quickly edit my file, each faster than making all of the necessary changes manually. Here are a few I discovered.

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My Favorite Commands from a Year of Vim

I’ve been using vim as my primary text editor for a little over a year now. I’m going to share some of my favorite vim commands that I’ve discovered.

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A Guide to Transitioning from GUI Editors to Vim

A short guide for transitioning to Vim from GUI text editors like VS Code and Sublime. Get up to speed by learning the most essential commands.