vim

GitHub describes it as The official Vim repository. The repository metadata lists Vim Script as its primary language. The metadata lists the Vim license. This article stays within the project description and details documented in the GitHub repository README.

GitHub describes it as The official Vim repository. The repository metadata lists Vim Script as its primary language. The metadata lists the Vim license. The README describes the project this way: If you find a bug or want to discuss the best way to add a new feature, please open an issue. If you have a question or want to discuss the best way to do something with Vim, you can join vim , reddit.com/r/vim, use StackExchange, or one of the Maillists.

The README section "What is Vim?" states: Vim is a greatly improved version of the good old UNIX editor Vi). Many new features have been added: multi-level undo, syntax highlighting, command line history, on-line help, spell checking, filename completion, block operations, script language, etc. There is also a Graphical User Interface (GUI) available. Still, Vi compatibility is maintained, those who have Vi "in the fingers" will feel at home. See runtime/doc/vi diff.txt for differences with Vi.

The README section "What is Vim?" states: This editor is very useful for editing programs and other plain text files. All commands are given with normal keyboard characters, so those who can type with ten fingers can work very fast. Additionally, function keys can be mapped to commands by the user, and the mouse can be used.

The README section "What is Vim?" states: Vim also aims to provide a (mostly) POSIX-compatible vi implementation, when compiled with a minimal feature set (typically called vim.tiny), which is used by many Linux distributions as the default vi editor.

The repository README is the source for this review. It does not replace a local installation or an independent test.

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