Vim is more useful in the age of LLMs
8 days ago
- #Vim
- #LLMs
- #Productivity
- Vim remains useful in the age of LLMs despite initial assumptions that LLMs would reduce its utility.
- LLMs assist with code generation, but Vim excels in tasks like navigating, yanking text, and debugging, which are still essential.
- Vim's efficiency in a hybrid regime where understanding and editing code manually is necessary makes it more valuable.
- LLMs make learning Vim easier by providing command history and generating complex commands on demand.
- Examples include generating scripts for copying GitHub links and markdown blocks, enhancing productivity with minimal effort.
- The future of coding may involve more bespoke software tailored to individual needs, increasing the value of customizable tools like Vim.