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It was around 2007-2008 when I was introduced to #Vim, by someone from a mailinglist. At first sight, I really hated it. Why would someone want to use a keyboard to move the cursor? Isnt the mouse there for this purpose?

But after using it for only a couple of hours, I was hooked. It is an absolutely amazing piece of #software. There are keyboard shortcuts for any action imaginable. And if your imagination knows no limit, you can add your own shortcut, too!

Ever since then, I have spent hundreds of hours working in Vim, and saved several thousand more using its powerful shortcuts. Vim is so addictive, that sometimes I miss the shortcuts on other #applications. Even after maintaining .vimrc file for more than a decade now, I still tinker with it from time to time, to add newer shortcuts. I am still #learning new things about Vim.

The commumity is also extremely welcoming and cooperative. Mailinglists, stackoverflow, reddit – everywhere vim users are very helpful, sharing their workflow. /r/vimporn and /r/vim are great places to hang out.

All this happened because of Bram Moolenaar, the man behind Vim. He not only created a classic #app that passed the test of time but also a thriving and cohesive community of loyal users who would carry on his legacy.

Thanks, Bram!

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