<p>I’m firmly in the “use the right tool” camp. For me that means <strong>Vim</strong> when I need raw speed and <strong>VS Code</strong> when I need a rich view of the project.</p>
<p><img src="/blog/vim-vscode-dual-workflow.svg" alt="Vim and VS Code graphic"></p>
<h2>Vim for velocity</h2>
<ul>
<li>Fast navigation and edits</li>
<li>Low latency for quick fixes</li>
<li>Ideal for SSH and server work</li>
</ul>
<h2>VS Code for context</h2>
<ul>
<li>Easy project‑wide search</li>
<li>Great debugger support</li>
<li>Extensions that save time</li>
</ul>
<h2>The rule I follow</h2>
<p>If I need to <strong>think</strong>, I’m in VS Code. If I need to <strong>move</strong>, I’m in Vim. The two tools complement each other, and the transition stays smooth.</p>
<p>The result is a workflow that’s fast, grounded, and flexible — without turning editor choice into a religion.</p>


Why I keep Vim for speed and VS Code for context, without the guilt.

Vim and VS Code: a dual‑editor workflow that sticks