Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

On 8 February 2011 04:44, Alexander Fairley wrote: > Some high profile ruby hackers have put together a pretty snazzy set of > vim/gvim configs together on github at > > https://github.com/carlhuda/janus > > Thank you, but I think this only works on OSX? I use Ubuntu and if I understand your link

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

Some high profile ruby hackers have put together a pretty snazzy set of vim/gvim configs together on github at https://github.com/carlhuda/janus On the topic of configuring Capslock to be an escape key, it's because that's where the "meta" key used to be on old school unix keyboards, and so it ma

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

Alan Gauld wrote: "Paul Griffiths" wrote I've learned that: ... - re-configuring the Caps Lock to be an extra Esc saves time Huh? How do you use that? Its a new one on me. Why would two escape keys be useful? What if you want to escape the escape, so that (say) esc-C is the same as just C

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

> > useful? > > I believe this is so you don't have to reach as far to hit ESC; caps > lock is located right next to the A key. Ah, that might make sense. I used to have a utility on my old Sun workstation to remap Caps lock to Ctrl because Ctrl was originally (on the first Sun's) where Ca[p

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

@Alan, maybe hitting the actual "Esc" key requires too much "reach" Mapping CapsLock to escape maybe lets u type faster, perhaps I am just guessing though..maybe Paul can explain On vim, just saw this on hnews today morning...might be of interest http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2080342

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

"Paul Griffiths" wrote I've learned that: ... - re-configuring the Caps Lock to be an extra Esc saves time Huh? How do you use that? Its a new one on me. Why would two escape keys be useful? - I must learn how to 'fold' functions Read the vim help. Also read about ctags - they work wi

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

On 5 January 2011 11:54, Sean Carolan wrote: > > How have those of you who use vim configured it? I have looked > > on the web but got a bit confused by the advice and options. > > My setup includes: > > autoindent turned on at 4 spaces > ftplugin for "folding" functions like eclipse (this is my

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 7:30 PM, Alan Gauld wrote: > I also use split screen view in vim so that within vim I often have > two or three buffers open at once all displayed in a split screen. I know you prefer "default" settings, but one mapping I tend to stick in my .vimrcs whereever I go: nmap

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor; FOLLOW-UP QUESTION

.org > Subject: Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor; FOLLOW-UP QUESTION > > "Joel Schwartz" wrote > > you experts whether it makes sense (or is even possible) to > use vim in > > Windows (I use Windows XP-SP3). > > Yes, vim is great on Windows. >

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor; FOLLOW-UP QUESTION

"Joel Schwartz" wrote you experts whether it makes sense (or is even possible) to use vim in Windows (I use Windows XP-SP3). Yes, vim is great on Windows. When i used unix primarily I was an emacs fan, but emacs just doesn't feel right on windows to me so I moved to vim which works hust as we

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor; FOLLOW-UP QUESTION

On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 12:58 PM, Joel Schwartz wrote: > whether it makes sense (or is even possible) to use vim in > Windows (I use Windows XP-SP3). > Alternatively, is there another basic Python GUI > that has the up-arrow command history feature and is also good for Python > coding in gener

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor; FOLLOW-UP QUESTION

Joel, > One more question: IDLE does not appear to have a way to review your command > history, e.g., by hitting the up arrow. To move through your command history, use Alt+P (previous) and Alt+N (next). Malcolm ___ Tutor maillist - Tutor@python.org

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor; FOLLOW-UP QUESTION

On 16-Dec-10 10:58, Joel Schwartz wrote: I'm new to Python and have been using IDLE for Python programming. My only other significant text editor experience is with Notepad++ and Tinn-R, which I've used for R programming. Vim seems more efficient, but I wanted to ask you experts whether it makes

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor; FOLLOW-UP QUESTION

On 12/16/2010 1:58 PM, Joel Schwartz wrote: I'm new to Python and have been using IDLE for Python programming. My only other significant text editor experience is with Notepad++ and Tinn-R, which I've used for R programming. Vim seems more efficient, but I wanted to ask you experts whether it mak

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor; FOLLOW-UP QUESTION

@python.org [mailto:tutor-bounces+joel=joelschwartz@python.org] On Behalf Of Knacktus Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 11:52 PM To: tutor@python.org Subject: Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor Am 15.12.2010 23:26, schrieb Paul Griffiths: > Hi - I'm a beginner at programming and Python.

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

Am 15.12.2010 23:26, schrieb Paul Griffiths: Hi - I'm a beginner at programming and Python. I have been looking for an editor to replace Idle and tried out a few. I liked Geany but decided on vim because I am also learning Linux and the vim skills might be useful. I run Python 2.6.5 on Ubuntu 1

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

Am 15.12.2010 23:26, schrieb Paul Griffiths: Hi - I'm a beginner at programming and Python. I have been looking for an editor to replace Idle and tried out a few. I liked Geany but decided on vim because I am also learning Linux and the vim skills might be useful. I run Python 2.6.5 on Ubuntu 1

Re: [Tutor] vim as a python editor

"Paul Griffiths" wrote How have those of you who use vim configured it? I have looked on the web but got a bit confused by the advice and options. I use both IDLE (for simple short scipts) and vim (for bigger multi-file projects). I use vim pretty much out of the box, I deliberately don't

[Tutor] vim as a python editor

Hi - I'm a beginner at programming and Python. I have been looking for an editor to replace Idle and tried out a few. I liked Geany but decided on vim because I am also learning Linux and the vim skills might be useful. I run Python 2.6.5 on Ubuntu 10.04. How have those of you who use vim config