Vim, or more specifically Neovim, is not what it used to be anymore. Once a tool embraced only by the most dedicated programmers who took great pride in mastering its arcane commands (and rightly so), it has now experienced a renaissance. This resurgence isn’t just a comeback; it’s a complete transformation of what Vim means to the modern developer. The Origins: Vim’s Humble Beginnings To understand Vim’s journey, we need to go back to its roots.