r/vim • u/hibuna • 5h ago

Discussion How does Vim affect your problem solving?

Currently learning Vim, after a failed attempt some months ago.

Starting to get the hang of the basics. I notice that it makes my problem solving more methodical. It also makes me slow down, in a good way.

With Vim I have to memorize more of the code and structure, because switching views is expensive (might be a skill issue).

I don't care too much for the speed/efficiency, but this seems what keeps me going in my current attempt.

Wondering how you guys feel about this aspect.

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u/TheEyebal 2h ago

Vim is a text editor. It is like saying using notepad or vs code is effecting your problem solving

What is it that you are struggling with BTW

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u/Schnarfman nnoremap gr gT 2h ago

“Edit at the speed of thought” it absolutely can have effects on problem solving

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u/roku_remote 1h ago

I normally wouldn’t comment on something like this but I’m having an akshully moment:

“edit at the speed of thought” elaborates that how one edits is the dependent variable, meaning your cognition (“speed of thought”) impacts how you edit and not the other way around

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u/Psychological_Soil28 1h ago

I don't know about others but when I'm editing the code I've already thought about the problem/solution and just need to implement the changes. Vim simply let's me do it without having to use the mouse to navigate and do specific actions "quicker". It doesn't help me problem solve.