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May 9, 2024 · Fundamentals
The History and Fundamentals of vi/vim Text Editors
The article traces vi’s origins from early PDP‑11 line editors through Bill Joy’s creation of ex and the birth of vi, explains its HJKL cursor keys, mode‑based command syntax, common editing commands, and shows how mastering vi/vim yields a powerful, keyboard‑centric editing environment still beloved by developers.
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