Bram Moolenaar, the creator of Vim passes away at 62
When I heard about Bram Moolenaar's passing, it made me think about how much Vim has been a part of my tech journey. Starting with pico, transitioning to nano (when pico was effectively 'retired'), I finally landing on Vim. I gave emacs a shot over the years, but Vim and I just clicked (or at least emacs and I never did).
These days, Vim is one of the few applications that I use daily. It's the tool I rely on for everything from quick coding changes to note-taking. It's fast, it's everywhere, and if you're in the tech world, knowing your way around Vim is pretty much a must.
What's impressive about Vim is its longevity. It's been around for over three decades, is relevant, and likely has a bright future. And a lot of that is thanks to Bram. Not only did he give us Vim, but he was also big on giving back, especially with his charity initiatives.
In a nutshell, Vim isn't just an editor to me; it's a testament to Bram's dedication and the impact of good engineering. Here's to many more years of Vim and the legacy Bram left behind.
Peter Membrey is a Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society, a Chartered IT Professional and a Chartered Engineer. He has a doctorate in engineering and a masters degree in IT specialising in Information Security. He's co-authored over a dozen books and a number of research papers on a variety of topics. These days he is focusing his efforts on creating a more private Internet, raising awareness of STEM and helping people to reach their potential in the field.