How Did Vim Become So Popular?
Does anyone have a good video comparing vim speed coding vs vscode using built in editor features?<p>I’ve been using vscode for years and the YouTube videos that demo vim features are shallow (like how to enter a blank line - really?). I can do the same thing I have seen in vim videos without memorizing a bunch of strange key bindings all while being able to edit code instantly without changing modes.<p>I would love to see a fair comparison between someone using vim at 100% and someone using vscode at 100%.<p>Of course some vscode shortcuts might not be fair  (like F12 to jump to definition, F2 to rename every usage, etc.)<p>But even in raw editing:<p>With vscode, I can do multi-line editing, I can navigate quickly, jump to specific words, etc all very fast.<p>If there is no video like this, would anyone be interested in a race?