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Vimscript

Vimscript is the scripting language used to extend and customize the functionality of the Vim text editor, allowing users to write functions, automate tasks, and create plugins.

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About Vimscript

Vimscript was developed as part of the Vim text editor, which was created by Bram Moolenaar in 1991. It evolved to allow users to extend Vim's capabilities, automate repetitive tasks, and create custom plugins.

Strengths of Vimscript include its tight integration with Vim, ease of automating editor tasks, and extensive community support. Weaknesses include its steep learning curve and limited use outside Vim. Competitors include Emacs Lisp for Emacs, Lua for Neovim, and TextMate bundles for TextMate.

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A Vimscript expert must have a deep understanding of Vim's commands and modes, proficiency in writing and debugging Vimscript code, knowledge of regular expressions, familiarity with Vim's configuration files, and experience in creating and managing plugins.

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