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A Tribute to Bram Moolenaar, The Maestro Behind Vim Code Editor (stackdiary.com)
submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by skilledtothegills@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Bram Moolenaar, the creator of the widely respected Vim code editor, has passed away at the age of 62. The family announced his passing in a heartfelt Google Groups message on August 5, revealing a sudden progression of a medical condition that had afflicted him.

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[–] Moosemouse@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Calling it a code editor is like calling my car a “work transport vehicle”

Vim is an all purpose text-editing machine and although it has some definite quirks it solves problems. If you’ve used original vi you’ll know just how much more amazing vim is without changing the core concepts.

Much love to Bram, you made the world a better place ❤️

[–] fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com 1 points 11 months ago

100%. vim is pure genius.

:wq!

[–] PlexSheep@feddit.de 2 points 11 months ago

I am a young developer, NeoVim is my choice for every type of text editing. Vim is an amazing tool on par with many of the greatest software products in existence.

This man's legacy will be honored. :wq

[–] MaxElFantasma@mujico.org 1 points 11 months ago

the fist big IT ralated scare I ever had, was trying to exit Vim, I had to turn my laptop off :P

[–] Spesknight@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

:wq

[–] zarp86@sh.itjust.works -1 points 11 months ago

:WQ! ESC ESC ESC :wq!

[–] Jocker@sh.itjust.works -1 points 11 months ago

:wq