Best of Vim — May 2025

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   Gamefromscratch·51w

   The Best Code Editors & IDEs in 2025

   A comprehensive overview of 40+ programming tools across four categories: terminal-based editors (Emacs, Vim, Neovim, Helix), full IDEs (Visual Studio, Xcode, JetBrains suite, Eclipse), powerful text editors (Notepad++, Sublime Text, UltraEdit), and modern hybrid editors (Visual Studio Code and its many forks including Cursor, Windsurf, Zed). The guide covers both free and commercial options, highlighting their strengths, target audiences, and current development status as of 2025.

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   Hacker News·1y

   m4xshen/hardtime.nvim: Break bad habits, master Vim motions

   hardtime.nvim is a plugin designed to help Vim users break common inefficient habits and master proficient command motions. It blocks repeated key presses in short intervals, provides hints for faster navigation, and reports frequently seen bad habits. The plugin requires Neovim v0.10 or above and can be customized via configuration files for a tailored experience.

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   Atomic Spin·1y

   Smart Tools That Let Me Spend More Time Coding

   The post highlights four smart tools that enhance coding productivity by minimizing time spent on non-coding tasks. Tools like zoxide, Rectangle, Raycast, and Vim keybindings are featured for their ability to streamline navigation, window management, and text editing. These tools help developers maintain focus and improve efficiency by reducing friction and maximizing keyboard use.

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