Master vi / vim Linux Command Line Text Editor

📚 Master vi / vim Linux Command Line Text Editor

Course Description

As a Linux power user, mastering the command line (CLI) is essential. The CLI is where you spend most of your time managing files and configuration, as Linux treats everything, including hardware settings, as files. To edit these files, write system administration scripts, or create complex programs in languages like C, C++, Java, PHP, etc., you'll need a reliable text editor. VI / VIM stands out as the de facto editor for Unix/Linux systems, offering an efficient and user-friendly interface that has stood the test of time.

Advantages of Vi 🚀

• Tiny in size: Quick to load and accessible even on systems with limited resources.
• Widely available: Installed by default on all Unix/Linux distributions, as well as on Mac and Windows through various packages.
• Execute commands to the operating system: Directly perform system tasks from within the editor.
• Command-based editing: Everything is done via commands, making it fast and reliable.
• Highly secure: Operates at a lower level than GUI editors, reducing potential security risks.
• Greatly supported: A large community contributes to its continuous improvement and development of plugins.

Course Objectives 🎓

This course is designed to demystify VI for new users and deepen the expertise of seasoned pros:

1. Learn basic operations in VI.
2. Master file management within VI.
3. Execute system commands directly from VI.
4. Set up an optimal environment tailored to your role (programmer, system administrator, etc.).
5. Get help for advanced VI features.

Learning Outcomes 🎯

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

• Understand and navigate between the three primary VI modes (insert, command, visual mode).
• Enter and exit VI modes with ease.
• Navigate files efficiently (character, word, line, paragraph, sections, screens).
• Perform text editing tasks (cut, copy, paste, replace).
• Differentiate between VI and VIM and understand the benefits of VIM.
• Work effectively with multiple files using tabs and splits in VI.
• Find and replace text in VI.
• Use local and global marks as bookmarks for reference.
• Run system commands within VI.
• Create macros for custom, short commands.
• Set up a VI environment tailored to specific roles like System Administrator or Developer.
• Explore backup and recovery options.
• Utilize the extended features of VIM with vimdiff.

Who this course is for 👥

This course is ideal for:

• Linux System Administrators: Who need to manage servers and configurations efficiently.
• Programmers: Who write code in various languages and need an efficient editor to work with.
• DevOps Engineers: Who manage deployment pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Linux/Unix Users: Who want to leverage the full power of their systems.
• Engineers & Academic Staff: Looking for a robust text editing solution.
• Researchers: Who require a dependable tool for data analysis and scripting.

If you're ready to make your life easier with VI, enroll in the Master vi / vim Linux Command Line Text Editor course today! 🌟