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# dotfiles-vim

I want to finally have a `.vimrc` in which I understand each and every line.  After years of collecting snips and scraps from other people's dotfiles, I want to make sure that I am aware of what my `.vimrc` is doing.

This configuration is based heavily on the guide I found here: [Vim Zero](https://www.oliversherouse.com/posts/vim_zero.html) which does exactly what I am aiming to do here: wipe the slate clean and start over.

Whenever possible, I've noted the URL from which I found the setting or snippet.  I try to insist that not everything is self-explanatory.

## Installation

Clone this repo to a directory and run the `create-links.sh` script. CAUTION: this will remove any existing `.vimrc` and `.vim` directories and replace them with soft links to the files in this repository.

Then open vim and install (or update) the plugins with `:PlugInstall` (or `:PlugUpdate`)

## Changelog

Moved to CHANGELOG.md