This course dives deep into Vim, one of the most powerful and customizable text editors available. As a developer, learning Vim will boost your productivity and streamline your workflows.
Mastering Vim: Efficient Editing & Vimscript for Developers
Mastering Vim: Efficient Editing & Vimscript for Developers
Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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Intermediate level
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Navigate and edit text efficiently using Vim's powerful commands
Install and configure Vim across multiple platforms
Customize Vim to fit your workflow with plugins and configurations
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February 2026
Assessments
9 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 9 modules in this course
In this section, we introduce Vim's modal interface, configuration for Python, and navigation techniques to enhance text editing efficiency and customization.
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2 videos7 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore advanced Vim techniques, including plugin installation, workspace organization, and register-based copy-paste for efficient code navigation and editing.
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1 video8 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore plugin management in Vim using tools like vim-plug and Vundle, profile slow plugins, and customize workflows with the leader key for efficient remapping.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore code completion, tag-based navigation, and undo tree visualization in Vim to improve efficiency and control in large text files.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore version control with Git, conflict resolution using vimdiff, and multitasking with tmux to enhance development efficiency and workflow management.
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1 video8 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore using Vim macros and regex for efficient code refactoring. Key concepts include recording keystrokes, smart search and replace, and applying changes across multiple files.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore Vim customization techniques, including color schemes, status line enhancements with Powerline or Airline, and organizing .vimrc for efficient workflow.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we cover Vimscript basics, including variables, lambda expressions, and plugin development.
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1 video8 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore extending Vim keybindings to web browsers and other tools, configuring modal editing environments, and evaluating Neovim's health and defaults for efficient workflows.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
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