• I don’t think folding code parts is a default feature that everyone needs. Vim has folding already and I never use it. To me it is kind of pointless. If the code is messy, then you probably should split it up into several files. There is also a better way to me, through listing jump points on the side (such as function definitions). But its good to have extensions to provide that functionality if you rely on.

    The second option is clearly superior

    No, the first option is clearly superior. I don’t like collapsed code, its hiding stuff and doesn’t help in anything to me. Its better to see the entire context. The same list of function definitions can be displayed in a more useful jump list on the side (in my opinion).

    But maybe its a question of implementation. I would like to see advancements in this field, to see if it is more useful than the current features we have to fold methods and functions.