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Getting Started with Neovim/Vim

If you’re new to Neovim/Vim, we strongly encourage you to learn the basics before diving into NyxVim. Understanding the fundamentals of Vim is crucial for effectively using NyxVim.

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Essential Steps for Beginners

  1. Learn Vim Basics

    • Familiarize yourself with Vim’s modes
    • Understand default editor commands
    • Learn about globals and mappings

  2. Complete Vim Tutor

    • An interactive tutorial to get you started with Vim

  3. Learn Lua

    • Lua is essential for configuring Neovim
    • It’s a simple language that takes only 5-10 minutes to grasp for programmers

  4. Study Neovim Lua

    • Learn how to convert Vimscript to Lua for your config
    • Refer to the official Neovim documentation

  5. Read NyxVim Documentation

    • Follow the documentation in sequence for a comprehensive understanding

Remember, mastering these basics will significantly enhance your NyxVim experience!

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Resources

Vim Tutor

Interactive tutorial for Vim beginners

Learn Lua

Official Lua programming language guide

Neovim Lua Guide

Official Neovim Lua documentation

NyxVim Docs

Comprehensive NyxVim documentation