tjdevries__advent-of-nvim/01 - Introduction.md

Introduction to Neovim

Why Do I Use Neovim?

Why Do I Use Neovim?

• I find it very satisfying to make things just the way I like
• It makes my day more fun - both hacking on it and eliminating frustrations
• I like modal editing - it clicks with my brain.

How to Use Neovim?

• Download and/or Package Manager:
  • https://neovim.io/doc/
• Build From Source:
  • https://github.com/neovim/neovim/blob/master/BUILD.md

First Configuration:

• Open $HOME/.config/nvim/init.lua
• print("Hello World") in init.lua
• Re-open Neovim, check :messages

Reload Configuration:

• :source %
• :lua ... or :'<,'>lua