Lorin Steiner
@lorinsteiner.bsky.social
What are vi and Vim?
Vi is a text editor with special modes, originally created for Unix.
Vim (vi improved) is an improved version of vi.
The goal of them is to be more efficient and customizable than other editors.
There are also plugins with the vi(m) shortcuts in IDEs like Visual Studio Code.
Vi is a text editor with special modes, originally created for Unix.
Vim (vi improved) is an improved version of vi.
The goal of them is to be more efficient and customizable than other editors.
There are also plugins with the vi(m) shortcuts in IDEs like Visual Studio Code.
October 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
What are vi and Vim?
Vi is a text editor with special modes, originally created for Unix.
Vim (vi improved) is an improved version of vi.
The goal of them is to be more efficient and customizable than other editors.
There are also plugins with the vi(m) shortcuts in IDEs like Visual Studio Code.
Vi is a text editor with special modes, originally created for Unix.
Vim (vi improved) is an improved version of vi.
The goal of them is to be more efficient and customizable than other editors.
There are also plugins with the vi(m) shortcuts in IDEs like Visual Studio Code.