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HJKL Navigation Challenge
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Task Instructions
Master the fundamental HJKL movement keys through a fun navigation challenge
Start at the 'S' character and navigate to the 'E' character using only h (left), j (down), k (up), and l (right). Avoid the walls marked with # characters. This exercise builds spatial awareness and movement precision.
Learning objectives
- Perfect your HJKL navigation skills
- Develop muscle memory through repetition
- Learn to navigate without thinking
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.
h
Use h to move left
j
Use j to move down
k
Use k to move up
l
Use l to move right
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 |
---|---|
h | Move cursor left one character |
j | Move cursor down one line |
k | Move cursor up one line |
l | Move cursor right one character |
Hints
- Take your time - accuracy is more important than speed
- Plan your route before moving
- Remember: h=left, j=down, k=up, l=right
Ready for Vim?
Before starting this lesson, be prepared.
Read the directions on the left, and when you're ready, let's go!