Thanks for the reply. Certainly, though, you are using PyCharm vi emulation mode? The interesting thing about your reply is that you focus on productivity/spe

Thanks for the reply. Certainly, though, you are using PyCharm vi emulation mode? The interesting thing about your reply is that you focus on productivity/speed. And I think it's hard to argue (though I've seen people attempt to argue this) that time spent moving to/from keyboard is not so relevant considering software development is largely about thinking. However for me vi-style text entry is not about productivity but about mental comfort. It turns your keyboard into more of a musical instrument and amplifies your ability to express what you want to happen on the screen. That's the case for me. That's why I asked about vi emulation mode, because that's what I think is the salient feature/innovation of vi(m).