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Experimental Editing with Undo

Estimated time: 10 minutes

Task Instructions

Use undo as a safety net while trying new commands

Try different commands like 'dap', 'cip', 'gUap' on the function, observe what they do, then undo each one. This builds confidence that you can safely experiment.

Learning objectives

  • Build confidence to experiment with new commands
  • Understand undo as a learning tool
  • Practice the try-observe-undo learning cycle

Required Keystrokes

This lesson requires you to use specific keystrokes to complete it. Your submission will be evaluated based on whether you used the required keystrokes mentioned below, rather than matching a specific output.

u
Undo experiments
d
Try delete commands
c
Try change commands

What This Means

  • Your solution must include the required keystroke patterns
  • The order of keystrokes may matter depending on the exercise
  • You'll still need to achieve the expected output
  • This helps you practice specific Vim techniques

Helpful commands:

Command Description
u Undo any experiment
dap Delete a paragraph
cip Change inside paragraph
gUap Uppercase a paragraph

Hints

  • Don't be afraid to try commands! You can always undo. This is how you learn.

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