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- vi → powerful, fast, mode-based editor (pro-level)
- nano → simple, friendly, modeless editor (beginner-level)
📊 Comparison Table
| Feature | vi editor | nano editor |
|---|
| Difficulty | Hard to learn 😵 | Very easy 😊 |
| Editing style | Mode-based | Direct typing |
| Modes | Command, Insert, Visual | No modes |
| On-screen help | ❌ Hidden | ✅ Visible shortcuts |
| Save file | :w | Ctrl + O |
| Exit | :q / :q! | Ctrl + X |
| Mouse support | Limited | Yes |
| Undo/Redo | Advanced | Basic |
| Speed | Very fast for experts | Moderate |
| Features | Extremely powerful | Limited but enough |
| Availability | Always installed | Usually installed |
