Python vs Vim Script

Python is widely used in the industry and worth learning meets developers should learn vim script when they need to deeply customize their vim environment, automate repetitive editing tasks, or create plugins for distribution. Here's our take.

Python

Nice Pick

Python is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

• Widely used in the industry
• Related to: django, flask

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Vim Script

Developers should learn Vim Script when they need to deeply customize their Vim environment, automate repetitive editing tasks, or create plugins for distribution

Pros

• It's particularly useful for power users who want to tailor Vim to specific workflows, such as programming in niche languages, integrating with external tools, or implementing complex text transformations
• Related to: vim, neovim

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Python if: You want widely used in the industry and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Vim Script if: You prioritize it's particularly useful for power users who want to tailor vim to specific workflows, such as programming in niche languages, integrating with external tools, or implementing complex text transformations over what Python offers.

The Bottom Line

Python wins

Python is widely used in the industry and worth learning