Vim's Swan Song: Is It Time to :q!?
Table of Contents Hotel California Hands Off the Mouse Vim Was Never About Typing Speed The Case for :q! Plot Twist: The Terminal Strikes Back The Last 10% Is Where Vim Lives The Editor Might Leave, The Motions Won't So... :q! or :w? Hotel California There's an old joke that the hardest part of learning Vim is figuring out how to leave it. The Stack Overflow question about exiting Vim is one of…
Vim's demise has been widely discussed, but the question remains: is it time to quit? The answer is not as clear-cut as it seems. Vim was never primarily about typing speed, but rather providing a language for editing. AI-generated code changes the game, with developers focusing more on reviewing and shaping AI-produced code. Editing tasks, such as rename, delete, and reordering tasks, are where Vim shines.
Despite the rise of AI-first editors, Vim's motions have transcended the editor and are now present in various IDEs and even web browsers. So, while Vim may not be essential, keeping it as an option is worth considering.
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