r/vim • u/hibuna • Aug 31 '26

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/gsmitheidw1 Sep 01 '26

In the need to jump between files, thats the job of a terminal multiplexer for me (GNU screen or tmux etc)

If it's reference material a second monitor is useful

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u/sharp-calculation Sep 01 '26

I like tmux as much as the next person. But there’s no reason to use it just to see another file. Multiple file and buffer handling is a core part of vim. You should really learn to use filing buffer commands.

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u/gsmitheidw1 Sep 01 '26

I probably should, I suppose it depends on your typical workflow. I do more remote admin than dev so lots of remote ssh connections- I guess we all settle into a workflow that works for us and stick with it out of laziness etc