Practical Vim, 2nd Edition

A Note on the Examples

In Vim, there’s always more than one way to complete any given task. For example, in Chapter 1, ​The Vim Way​, all of the problems are designed to illustrate an application of the dot command, but every one of them could also be solved using the :substitute command.

On seeing my solution, you might think to yourself, “Wouldn’t it be quicker to do it this way?” And you may well be right! My solutions illustrate a particular technique. Look beyond their simplicity, and try to find a resemblance to the problems that you face daily. That’s where these techniques will save you time.