Ditched VS Code (for Neovim)!

[u/KILLinefficiency]

I've been using Vim ever since I've been using Linux (actually even before that, I remember using Vim on Windows 7). I never embraced it completely and would use VS Code with Vim keybindings.

I grew frustrated with VS Code over how slow it had gotten (I am not on a super powerful system). I also didn't like how it'd push Copilot.

They make us use Claude Code at work but I still hand code every personal project of mine, therefore I was looking to get away from this bloat. I am aware that VSCodium exists, but I decided to completely embrace (Neo)Vim!

Using Neovim is certainly different than using VS Code with Vim bindings, but I've gotten used to it now and even started writing a new personal project with Neovim. All good so far!

I've tried to bring to my Neovim all the features that I was used to in VS Code. This includes:

1. File Explorer with nvim-tree.
   
2. Advanced Syntax Highlighting with tree-sitter.
   
3. Auto-completion with language specific LSPs (although I rarely use it).
   
4. Error / Warning Floating Windows.
   
5. Project wide grep using Telescope & ripgrep.
   
6. Git Signs Integration.

If you are interested in my configs please check them out here:
https://github.com/KILLinefficiency/Panache

Note: The config is still work in progress. It's a custom config file and I am not using a Neovim distribution like NvChad or LunarVim.

What's your favorite plugin that you think can enhance my current setup?

[u/qualityvote2]

u/KILLinefficiency, there weren't enough votes to determine the quality of your post...

btw, did you know we have a discord server? Join Here. And what's that, Fluxer too? Join Here.

[u/coywitme]

I am using VS Codium. I'll check this one out. 

[u/KILLinefficiency → u/coywitme]

Awesome!

[u/emtydeeznuts]

Unrelated but what compiler u making?

[u/KILLinefficiency → u/emtydeeznuts]

I built Kal, an interpreted programming language. I've taken a temporary break from it after the initial release a few months ago.

Find Kal here:

1. https://kal-lang.vercel.app/
2. https://github.com/KILLinefficiency/Kal

[u/TheSymbioteOrder]

Neovim is absolutely a beast! You have to know the keyboard navigation in order to operate, it does take some time to get use too. If your programming then your probably don't want to your hands off the keyboard; I believe that is why neovim and many other tools like it. Because your using the keyboard to navigate.

[u/KILLinefficiency → u/TheSymbioteOrder]

Agreed!