Module Review: Vim Fundamentals

Congratulations on completing the first module! You’ve taken the first step towards editing at the speed of thought.

1. Key Takeaways

1. Vim is a Language: Think in Verb + Noun (Operator + Motion).
2. Modes are Powerful: Normal Mode is your home. Insert Mode is only for typing.
3. No Mouse: Keep your hands on the home row. Use hjkl instead of arrows.
4. Word Navigation: w, b, e are faster than repeated character motions.

2. Cheat Sheet

Key	Description	Mnemonic
Modes
<Esc>	Go to Normal Mode	Escape the madness
i	Insert before cursor	Insert
v	Visual Mode (char)	Visual
:	Command-Line Mode
Motions
h	Move Left
j	Move Down	J hook down
k	Move Up	King stands tall
l	Move Right
w	Start of next word	Word
b	Start of previous word	Back
e	End of current word	End
0	Start of line
$	End of line

3. Interactive Flashcards

Test your memory. Click a card to flip it.

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4. Next Steps

You have mastered the basics. Now it’s time to learn the grammar that makes Vim truly powerful: Operators and Text Objects.