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Neovim

Neovim (Edit Code at the Speed of Thought)

Most beginners use a mouse to edit code. Most experienced engineers don’t.

They use Neovim.


What Is Neovim?

Neovim is a code editor that runs inside the terminal.

It is a modern, improved version of Vim, designed for:

  • speed
  • efficiency
  • keyboard-only editing

Why Engineers Use Neovim

⚡ Extremely Fast

Neovim:

  • starts instantly
  • works smoothly even on large files
  • runs inside the terminal

No waiting. No lag.


⌨️ Keyboard-First Workflow

Neovim is designed so your hands never leave the keyboard.

This:

  • reduces fatigue
  • increases focus
  • makes editing faster over time

🧠 Built for Thinking, Not Clicking

Instead of clicking menus, you:

  • use short commands
  • think in actions (move, change, delete)

This matches how engineers think.


🔌 Highly Customizable

Neovim can be turned into:

  • a full IDE
  • a minimal editor
  • anything in between

Many engineers build their own setup over time.