Downloading the Examples
The examples in Modern Vim usually begin by showing the contents of a file before we change it. These code listings will include a file path that will look similar to the following:
| | 10 green bottles hanging on the wall. |
Each time you see a file listed with its file path in this manner, it means you can download the example. I recommend that you open the file in Vim and try out the exercises for yourself. It’s the best way to learn!
To follow along, download the examples and source code[7] from the Modern Vim book page at The Pragmatic Bookshelf,[8] which is where you will also find a place to post any errata. If you’re reading on an electronic device that’s connected to the Internet, you can also fetch each file one by one by clicking the filename. Try it with the previous example.
Now, let’s get started!