Vim 9.1, launched on January 2 2024, brings hundreds of bug fixes, new Vim9 script classes, the :defer command, virtual text support, smooth scrolling, an EditorConfig plugin, and updates for OpenVMS, while honoring late lead developer Bram Moolenaar and outlining the project's next steps.
This article honors Vim creator Bram Moolenaar and provides a comprehensive, practical guide to Vim’s most useful commands, cursor movements, editing operations, search/replace patterns, copy‑paste techniques, and configuration options, helping developers work faster and more effectively with this powerful open‑source editor.
Bram Moolenaar, the Dutch programmer who created Vim, passed away at 62, leaving a legacy of open‑source innovation, charitable work in Uganda, and a community that continues to honor his contributions through tributes, reflections on Vim’s history, and ongoing development.
Vim’s creator Bram Moolenaar, a Dutch programmer who pioneered the ‘charity software’ model, passed away in August 2023, leaving a legacy that includes the Vim editor, the AAP build tool, the Zimbu language, and a lasting impact on developers worldwide.
