Vim Masterclass - Exercise Twelve - Vim Buffers - Walkthrough

This video tutorial covers working with multiple buffers in Vim. It starts with opening files that begin with 'buff' and navigating to their location. The tutorial explains how to switch between buffers using commands, make modifications, and handle errors. It also covers file management tasks like opening, editing, and deleting files. Advanced operations such as performing global substitutions and quitting buffers are demonstrated, providing a comprehensive guide to managing buffers in Vim.

What is the first step in working with multiple buffers in Vim?

• Download the course files

• Start a command line session

• Open the Vim editor

• Extract the course archive

Which command can be used to switch to a buffer using its unique number?

• BP

• BF

• B!

• B2

What does the 'H' indicator signify in a buffer list?

• The buffer is active

• The buffer is hidden

• The buffer is read-only

• The buffer is modified

How can you enable the hidden option in Vim?

• Type :enable hidden

• Type :activate hidden

• Type :set hidden

• Type :show hidden

What command is used to open a file for editing in Vim?

• Espace

• Open

• Edit

• Load

Which command performs a global substitution in all buffers?

• substitute all

• replace all

• global sub

• buff do

What is the purpose of the :Q all! command in Vim?

• To quit all buffers without saving

• To close the current buffer

• To save all changes

• To switch to the first buffer