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Mastering Vim: Efficient Editing & Vimscript for Developers

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Mastering Vim: Efficient Editing & Vimscript for Developers

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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2 weeks to complete

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Navigate and edit text efficiently using Vim's powerful commands
Install and configure Vim across multiple platforms
Customize Vim to fit your workflow with plugins and configurations

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There are 9 modules in this course

This course dives deep into Vim, one of the most powerful and customizable text editors available. As a developer, learning Vim will boost your productivity and streamline your workflows.

You will master Vim from basic navigation to advanced scripting techniques. This course empowers you to leverage Vim's full potential for text editing, coding, and development. What sets this course apart is its combination of theory and practical, real-world applications. You’ll build real projects using Vim and Vimscript to integrate into modern development environments. Ideal for developers looking to enhance their productivity with Vim, this course doesn’t require prior experience with Vim but benefits those with basic programming knowledge.

In this section, we introduce Vim's modal interface, configuration for Python, and navigation techniques to enhance text editing efficiency and customization.

What's included

2 videos7 readings1 assignment

2 videosTotal 1 minute

Course Overview0 minutes
Getting Started - Overview Video1 minute

7 readingsTotal 150 minutes

Introduction30 minutes
Downloading a DMG Image30 minutes
Visual Vim with gVim30 minutes
Verifying and Troubleshooting the Installation10 minutes
A Word About Swap Files30 minutes
Making Simple Edits in Insert Mode10 minutes
Persistent Undo and Repeat10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Vim and Homebrew Fundamentals10 minutes

In this section, we explore advanced Vim techniques, including plugin installation, workspace organization, and register-based copy-paste for efficient code navigation and editing.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Advanced Editing and Navigation - Overview Video1 minute

8 readingsTotal 210 minutes

Introduction30 minutes
Creating, Deleting, and Navigating Windows30 minutes
Resizing Windows30 minutes
Types of Folds10 minutes
Plugin Spotlight NERDTree30 minutes
Navigating Text20 minutes
Searching Across Files30 minutes
Plugin Spotlight EasyMotion30 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Mastering Vim's Advanced Features10 minutes

In this section, we explore plugin management in Vim using tools like vim-plug and Vundle, profile slow plugins, and customize workflows with the leader key for efficient remapping.

What's included

1 video4 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore code completion, tag-based navigation, and undo tree visualization in Vim to improve efficiency and control in large text files.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore version control with Git, conflict resolution using vimdiff, and multitasking with tmux to enhance development efficiency and workflow management.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Build, Test, and Execute - Overview Video1 minute

8 readingsTotal 200 minutes

Introduction20 minutes
Adding Files, Committing, and Pushing30 minutes
Integrating Git with Vim10 minutes
Comparing Two Files30 minutes
Resolving a Merge Conflict30 minutes
Tmux and Vim Splits30 minutes
Building and Testing30 minutes
Syntax Checking Code with Linters20 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Tools for Development Workflow10 minutes

In this section, we explore using Vim macros and regex for efficient code refactoring. Key concepts include recording keystrokes, smart search and replace, and applying changes across multiple files.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment

In this section, we explore Vim customization techniques, including color schemes, status line enhancements with Powerline or Airline, and organizing .vimrc for efficient workflow.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

In this section, we cover Vimscript basics, including variables, lambda expressions, and plugin development.

What's included

1 video8 readings1 assignment

1 videoTotal 1 minute

Transcending the Mundane with Vimscript - Overview Video1 minute

8 readingsTotal 220 minutes

Introduction30 minutes
Lists30 minutes
Loops30 minutes
Map and Filter30 minutes
Prompts20 minutes
A Word About Style Guides30 minutes
Housekeeping20 minutes
Improving Our Plugin30 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Mastering Vimscript: From Basics to Advanced Techniques10 minutes

In this section, we explore extending Vim keybindings to web browsers and other tools, configuring modal editing environments, and evaluating Neovim's health and defaults for efficient workflows.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment

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Mastering Vim: Efficient Editing & Vimscript for Developers

Mastering Vim: Efficient Editing & Vimscript for Developers

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

There are 9 modules in this course

Getting Started

What's included

Advanced Editing and Navigation

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Follow the Leader Plugin Management

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Understanding Structured Text

What's included

Build, Test, and Execute

What's included

Refactoring Code with Regex and Macros

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Making Vim Your Own

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Transcending the Mundane with Vimscript

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Where to Go from Here

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