Learn Vim

Vim Modes

• Vim modes switch
  
• Remap <Esc> key, changing the leader key

  # cat ~/.vimrc 
  inoremap jk <Esc>
  let mapleader="<Space>"

Free Online Resources to Learn Vim

• vim, vimtutor
• openvim
• vimcasts
• vim genius
• vim cheet sheet
• HJKL-learning game
• vim-adventures game

Vedios and Blogs

• vim vedios
• basics of vim
• Learning Vim for Beginners
• How To Learn Vim: A Four Week Plan

Frequent Commands

• One line
  • Ctrl+Y → Move viewport down
  • Ctrl+E → Move viewport up (Extra lines)
• Full screen
  • Ctrl+F → Move viewport Forward
  • Ctrl+B → Move viewport Backward
• Half a screen
  • Ctrl+U → Move viewport Up
  • Ctrl+D → Move viewport Down

Reference

• A vim Tutorial and Primer
• Learn Vimscript the Hard Way