A developer with 10+ years of Emacs experience shares why they continue to use it, framing Emacs as a highly composable workbench rather than a rigid framework. Key points include Emacs as a live programming environment, its powerful text manipulation capabilities, its distraction-free nature, and practical advice for beginners on how to approach the learning curve. Tips include starting with built-in documentation, learning Magit and Org-mode as first goals, using M-x as the primary entry point, and bootstrapping with a minimal config using El-get and smex rather than adopting someone else's configuration.
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