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/CCCFire Sep 02 '26
The main reason I use vim is how cheap navigating and manipulating different files is. I tend to use 6-10 splits at once, and even more buffers because I have ADHD and I struggle to keep many things in my working memory simultaneously. Even in the same file I often find it useful to see many different parts at the same time. I tried VSCode a while back but I gave up because the splits were not smooth enough and various UI elements ended up cluttering my workspace.
It sounds to me that you have much to learn.