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Vim 9.2 Released
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Vim 9.2 has been released, featuring enhancements to the Vim9 scripting language, improved diff mode, and comprehensive completion features. New capabilities include fuzzy matching during insert-mode completion and the ability to complete words directly from registers, along with experimental Wayland support.
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- Praise: Vim 9.2's release is a refreshing reminder that not all software needs to integrate AI features, allowing focus on core functionalities.
- Praise: The continued progress of Vim9 indicates a commitment to maintaining a robust text editor, despite competition from Neovim.
- Concern: Concerns exist about the potential shift of plugin development from Vim9Script to Lua-based plugins in Neovim, which could fragment the community.