I use herbstluftwm. The configuration is straightforward and it fits my minimal needs.

There is no sense of pride. Every text/code editor has key combinations that many users will learn eventually. Vim has easier key bindings.

They must be proud of Elixir.

I use mainly fish and occasionally nushell.

In my opinion taking your time to find the Linux distribution you like the most, is not only a great learning experience, but also allows you to learn more about your own preferences.

I’ve never seen a more mysterious and adventurous description of Linux. Just in case you ever write a novel on your first steps in Linux, you should know that you’ve got one reader already.