Bram Moolenaar, the creator of the widely respected Vim code editor, has passed away at the age of 62. The family announced his passing in a heartfelt Google Groups message on August 5, revealing a sudden progression of a medical condition that had afflicted him.
Calling it a code editor is like calling my car a “work transport vehicle”
Vim is an all purpose text-editing machine and although it has some definite quirks it solves problems. If you’ve used original vi you’ll know just how much more amazing vim is without changing the core concepts.
Much love to Bram, you made the world a better place ❤️
100%. vim is pure genius.
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I am a young developer, NeoVim is my choice for every type of text editing. Vim is an amazing tool on par with many of the greatest software products in existence.
This man’s legacy will be honored.
:wqI use Vim everyday! I’m so glad I took the time to learn it as it has increased my productivity significantly and now I can’t imagine not using it. Thanks Bram, for your amazing work over the years. RIP
An exceptional piece of software in so many ways, created by a very special person. You are missed.
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the fist big IT ralated scare I ever had, was trying to exit Vim, I had to turn my laptop off :P
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This man has left behind a concept that could continue to be used for generations. More than anyone could hope to achieve in a lifetime. What a legend.
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:wq Thanks Bram for a great editor! Vim is probably one of the most useful pieces of software ever written. I know that I use it literally every day.
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o7 Rest in piece, you legend
Fuck that hurts. 😭😭😭
RIP
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