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Is there any reason to use nano over vim other than learning curve? If nano ever gets run for some reason (e.g. I forgot to set EDITOR) I immediately quit and
by shric 2y ago
Is there any reason to use nano over vim other than learning curve?
If nano ever gets run for some reason (e.g. I forgot to set EDITOR) I immediately quit and launch vim.
I readily admit nano is easier for beginners to get something done, but I don't see any value in it if you already know vim enough for basic edits.
- p4bl0 2y ago> Is there any reason to use nano over vim other than learning curve? A simple matter of preference, I guess :).
- tpoacher 2y agoThe simple answer is "no", in the same way there's no need to write a python script if you really like java. For a non-trolling answer though, for me iy's the ease with which nano's macros can be used and the easy syntax highlighting. Not long ago, I wanted to create syntax highlighting to support my own format in nano and vim. The nano one took me 5 minutes. The vim one took me 2 days.