How to vim

Text editing is a ubiquitous task. Its efficiency varies depending on the chosen editor and, more significantly, on a user's skill level. Modal editors offer strong benefits, like allowing users to keep their hands on the keyboard. However, their commands are often unintuitive and pose a steep learning curve for beginners. This thesis aims to make the initial experience with modal editing more pleasant and less frustrating.

To achieve this, a beginner-friendly modal editor based on Vim's keybindings is implemented. The editor is developed using algebra-driven design and Haskell. True to its name, Vim with training wheels supports new users through contextual help texts and colors, along with a tutorial that emphasizes understanding over rote memorization. It includes essential features such as editing and command undo functionality.