Why I'm Struggling with Using Vim for Coding

TLDRAfter years of being a Vim fanboy, I'm finding that Vim isn't the right tool for my coding needs. I've tried different configurations and plugins, but they feel overwhelming and don't match my level of expertise. I've realized that I need a more simplified and user-friendly coding environment.

Key insights

😔Despite being a long-time Vim user and fan, I'm struggling with using Vim for coding purposes.

💡I've tried different Vim configurations and plugins, but they feel overwhelming for my level of expertise.

🔌Envy Chad and Lunar Vim are popular Vim configurations but didn't work well for me.

💔As a Vim fanboy, it saddens me to admit that Vim isn't the right tool for my coding needs.

👨‍💻I'm searching for a simplified and user-friendly coding environment that suits my needs.

Q&A

How long have you been using Vim?

I've been a Vim user and fan for at least six years.

What Vim configurations and plugins have you tried?

I've tried Envy Chad and Lunar Vim, among others.

Why don't Vim configurations work for you?

They feel overwhelming and don't match my level of expertise.

Are you completely abandoning Vim?

No, I still appreciate Vim but realize it isn't the right tool for my current coding needs.

What are you looking for in a coding environment?

I'm searching for a simplified and user-friendly environment that suits my needs.

Timestamped Summary

00:00I've been a long-time Vim user and fan.

03:18I've tried different Vim configurations and plugins, but they feel overwhelming.

08:36Comparison with Emacs and feeling overwhelmed by its features.

11:12Struggling with finding the right coding environment.

11:50Admitting that Vim isn't the right tool for coding.

12:10Searching for a simplified and user-friendly coding environment.