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$ gem install vimgolf
$ vimgolf setup
$ vimgolf put [challenge ID]

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Paste a column after a column - 2537 entries

This task is very common while using multi-cursor. What is the elegant vim way ?

  • Best score: 14
  • Best player score: 23
  • Position: #351 / 553
  • Number of attempts: 1
Filter number combinations that don't add to 11 - 408 entries

Append the sum of each line to its end, alongside an equals sign, and remove any that do not sum to 11. The ordering of lines should stay the same. Note that the combinations are semi-arbitrary and not all 4-number combinations are present in the file.

  • Best score: 27
  • Best player score: 31
  • Position: #101 / 117
  • Number of attempts: 2
delete swap - 1786 entries

delete all swap

  • Best score: 5
  • Best player score: 12
  • Position: #480 / 555
  • Number of attempts: 2
Fill in the chess board - 959 entries

Fill in the name of each square using its file (a-h) and rank (1-8).

  • Best score: 19
  • Best player score: 50
  • Position: #141 / 185
  • Number of attempts: 2
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