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In this chapter, we’ll be reviewing the fundamental concepts of how Vim works. This includes looking at how Vim opens files and the different editing modes available. We’ll also take a quick look at features such as windows and tabs, which allow us to better manage our workspace environment.

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McDonnell, M. (2014). Fundamentals. In: Pro Vim. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-0250-0_3

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