Vim 9.1 brings support for Vim9 classes and objects, smooth scrolling, and many bug fixes

Vim, the renowned and highly configurable text editor, has just launched its 9.1 version. This release is dedicated to the late Bram Moolenaar, Vim's leading developer for over three decades, who sadly passed away six months ago.

The primary focus of Vim 9.1 is bug fixes, with hundreds of issues addressed in this release. In addition to these fixes, the update introduces several new features and numerous minor enhancements.

One of the key additions in Vim 9.1 is the support for Vim9 classes and objects for the Vim9 scripting language. The update also features a new :defer command aimed at optimizing function clean-up, as well as the capability to add virtual-text to a buffer.

Another notable feature in Vim 9.1 is the inclusion of smooth scroll support. Moreover, this version comes with an EditorConfig plugin built into Vim, adding to its extensive functionality.

The Vim 9.1 update extends to OpenVMS, with the software being updated for this platform. The 'xxd' feature has also been updated to support color output and to allow the reversal of bit dumps.

Since the release of Vim 9.0, many bugs have been addressed, including fixes for unsafe memory access, memory leaks, buffer overflows and potential crashes. This new update, therefore, represents a significant step forward in terms of stability and performance.