I think the biggest benefit of going away from something like VSCode or IDEA is frictionless creation and integration of new tools. VSCode and IDEA usually requ

I think the biggest benefit of going away from something like VSCode or IDEA is frictionless creation and integration of new tools. VSCode and IDEA usually require you to write plugins to achieve a deep level of customization for your needs, which causes a lot of friction. In an environment like Vim and Emacs, you can make quick scripts that create new features for your project that you wouldn't have created otherwise. I'm currently using VSCode, but I don't code a lot these days. If you are looking to explore a new paradigm like that, I would go with Emacs as a practical option (with vi bindings) and Acme as a way to open your mind (but not very practical).