In a profound loss to the world of computing and software development, Bram Moolenaar, the creator of the widely respected Vim code editor, has passed

Bram Moolenaar, the creator of the widely respected Vim code editor, has passed away at the age of 62. The family announced his passing in a heartfelt Google Groups message on August 5, revealing a sudden progression of a medical condition that had afflicted him.

  • Moosemouse@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
    1002·
    1 year ago

    Calling it a code editor is like calling my car a “work transport vehicle”

    Vim is an all purpose text-editing machine and although it has some definite quirks it solves problems. If you’ve used original vi you’ll know just how much more amazing vim is without changing the core concepts.

    Much love to Bram, you made the world a better place ❤️

  • Don Corleone@lemmy.worldEnglish
    75·
    1 year ago

    Man, I’m sad 😔.

    I knew him personally (we worked for the same company at a point in time, although very different departments). I’m also a heavy vim user.

    We once were in the same meeting where the unsuspecting meeting chair was taking nodes in emacs org-mode. Most of other meeting members were not geeks, so nobody knew who Bram was. I said “Bram, look at this, they’re taking notes in emacs just to piss you off”, to which he responded “yeah, and it is horrible…” 😁

    Farewell and :wq

    • kersk@lemmy.worldEnglish
      71·
      1 year ago

      He seemed very passionate about this cause and it would be a wonderful way to honor him if you’ve enjoyed using vim. I donated a few dollars a few years back and he wrote me a personal thank you email, which was unexpected. Sad to hear this news. :(

  • PlexSheep@feddit.deEnglish
    22·
    1 year ago

    I am a young developer, NeoVim is my choice for every type of text editing. Vim is an amazing tool on par with many of the greatest software products in existence.

    This man’s legacy will be honored. :wq

  • madsen@lemmy.worldEnglish
    19·
    1 year ago

    For those that want to pay tribute to Bram, I suggest donating to ICCF, which is the charity that has also been mentioned in Vim’s splash screen since the very beginning (see also: :help iccf in Vim/Neovim). I’m kinda embarrassed that I never got around to it before — I’ve been using Vim/Neovim for more than two decades!

  • droidpenguin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    14·
    1 year ago

    I use Vim everyday! I’m so glad I took the time to learn it as it has increased my productivity significantly and now I can’t imagine not using it. Thanks Bram, for your amazing work over the years. RIP

  • astronaut_sloth@mander.xyzEnglish
    14·
    1 year ago

    :wq Thanks Bram for a great editor! Vim is probably one of the most useful pieces of software ever written. I know that I use it literally every day.

  • gegs@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    1 year ago

    An exceptional piece of software in so many ways, created by a very special person. You are missed.

    :wq!

  • HSeldon10@mujico.orgEnglish
    9·
    1 year ago

    the fist big IT ralated scare I ever had, was trying to exit Vim, I had to turn my laptop off :P

  • Jo Miran@lemmy.mlEnglish
    8·
    1 year ago

    I started my UNIX/Linux life on Vi and never stopped using it as my preferred editor. Vim was a great and somehow near invisible upgrade. This is truly a great loss but he has left a huge and lasting impact on the world of computing.

    :wq