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Change name of a variable

Replace the name of the $variable with the fastest move possible. The challenge is having a command that allow you to easily change the variable name even if its indented.

Start file

var $oki = "value";

End file

var $hl = "value";

View Diff

1c1
< var $oki = "value";
---
> var $hl = "value";

Solutions

The best way to learn is to practice. Below, you will find some of the solutions other golfers have entered. To unlock higher ranked solutions, submit your own entry which does as well or better than the solutions you can currently see - climb the ladder!

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:s/\$oki/\$hl/g<CR>:wq<CR>

Created by: @patricknegri Tweet

137 active golfers, 179 entries

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#91 - Adrien Fabre / @statox42

06/04/2015 at 08:13PM

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