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How to Migrate from TextMate to VIM

Developer Daniel Fischer wrote a VIM tutorial for TextMate users. Fischer, a long time TextMate user, decided it was time to make the jump to a more advanced editor. Fischer wanted to take advantage VIM features like split-windows, and the many plugins available. Fischer covers getting started, making yourself at home in MacVIM and common pitfalls.

What the tutorial covers:

  • Installing MacVim
  • Creating Your Own Icon
  • Themes
  • Plugins
  • Split Windows
  • Shortcuts
  • Gotchas

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