“Conquer Vim: 10 Key Shortcuts Every Dev Should Know”
Vim has a reputation for being tricky, but with the right shortcuts, it becomes a powerful, streamlined editor. Start with :w to save changes, :q to quit, and :wq to save and quit together, keeping file management simple. Navigation is fast with h, j, k, and l for left, down, up, and right, ideal for navigating code without a mouse. dd deletes a line, yy copies it, and p pastes, essential for fast editing. Use u to undo and Ctrl + r to redo, keeping control of changes. Vim’s “Visual Mode” with v highlights code blocks, d deletes, and c replaces, perfect for quick adjustments. Once these shortcuts are second nature, Vim lets you code quickly and with precision, making it more than worth the learning curve.
