- Learn how to ask questions the smart way
vimtutorteaches the most basic Vim functionality hands-on:h user-manualwill guide you through every feature from basic to advanced:h faq- Frequently Asked Questions:h quickref- quick reference guide:helpand:helpgrepto find more details about a specific feature- Check other resources I've gathered
- USE IT!
Tidbits of wisdom from greybeards
- It is a text editor, not an IDE
- It probably has that feature built in
- Move with deliberate purpose
- The documentation is better than you imagine
- HJKL is not an important part of vim navigation
- Project drawers conflict with split windows, favor splits
- Visual clutter saps mental energy
- Use plugins sparingly
- Navigate by tags and search, not files
- If it feels hard, there is probably a better way
- You should understand every line in your vimrc
- UI "tabs" are probably not what you expect
- Don't seek mastery, seek proficiency