From your first keystrokes to true mastery, plus how VI and VIM actually differ
Starting your VI journey — one of the most ubiquitous text editors in the UNIX/Linux world, created by Bill Joy in 1976.
Read Part 1 →The 80/20 rule — the small set of commands that make up most of what you'll actually use day to day.
Read Part 2 →Buffers, marks, and macros — the features that separate casual users from power users.
Read Part 3 →Ex commands and customization — the deep power of ex commands and extensive configuration options.
Read Part 4 →Mastery and efficiency — the secrets that separate power users from experts.
Read Part 5 →Differences, features, and when to use each — how the two most important editors in the Unix/Linux world relate to each other.
Read the comparison →