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Language features are definitely in the near-term plans for xi, and depending on what stage Rust Analyzer is at it could definitely be a good initial target for
by cmyr 8y ago
Language features are definitely in the near-term plans for xi, and depending on what stage Rust Analyzer is at it could definitely be a good initial target for some of that work.
- kzrdude 8y agoDoes xi have any Vim/modal like features?
- raphlinus 8y agoWe're still trying to figure out the best way to implement those. There's a prototype, but it hasn't landed in master. It's definitely on the roadmap though.
- zellyn 8y agoI thought Kakoune was an interesting experiment: an attempt to embrace vi-like modal editing, but keep it consistent, and go all-in on it.
- zbraniecki 8y agoI really want Kakoune to succeed. I love the UX behind it and it feels like a vim-done-right.
- cmyr 8y agoThe major innovation of kakoune, imo, is to combine modal editing with multiple selections. These are two very powerful concepts that haven't been combined well before, to the best of my knowledge. In any case yes, I think kak is a great editor and a definite source of inspiration.
- kzrdude 8y agoSounds cool! I don't know what to say about Vim-like. At this point I think it's mostly a dream that one day, something can replace Vim. Not saying it's perfect, it's just so entrenched, and full of features. That said, I don't think I'd be after a perfect Vim copy. I think I would like an editor that uses the same approach, doesn't have to be exactly the same keybindings.
- raphlinus 8y agoI agree this could be very interesting.