How do I install and get started with vim/vi?

Solution 1:

I suggest you install vim. From the terminal Ctrl+Alt+t:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install vim

Several dependencies will also be installed. Then start a new project, again from the terminal:

vim new_project.c

Learn more about vim:

man vim

After installing vim running

vimtutor

from the commandline you'll get "a 30 minute tutorial that teaches the most basic Vim functionality hands-on" as it calls itself.