Neovim Tutorial

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🚀 Getting Started | LazyVim

NvChad

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1. LazyVim

• A modular, highly optimized Neovim configuration based on the lazy.nvim plugin manager.
• Features: Preconfigured plugins, IDE-like setup, and easy customization.
• 🔗 GitHub: LazyVim

2. NvChad

• A lightweight, minimal, and fast Neovim configuration with Lua-based setup.
• Features: UI enhancements, preconfigured LSP support, and treesitter integration.
• 🔗 GitHub: NvChad

3. AstroNvim

• A fully extensible and feature-rich Neovim framework with great defaults.
• Features: Mason integration, auto-completion, debugging, and treesitter out of the box.
• 🔗 GitHub: AstroNvim

4. LunarVim

• An IDE-like Neovim distribution with a strong focus on LSP support.
• Features: Treesitter, autocompletion, and DAP (Debugger Adapter Protocol) preconfigured.
• 🔗 GitHub: LunarVim

5. Kickstart.nvim

• A minimal yet powerful Neovim setup designed for easy modification and learning.
• Features: Simple structure with essential plugins like LSP, treesitter, and telescope.
• 🔗 GitHub: Kickstart.nvim

6. SpaceVim

• A Vim distribution inspired by Spacemacs, offering an opinionated configuration.
• Features: Layer-based configuration, IDE-like behavior, and language-specific optimizations.
• 🔗 GitHub: SpaceVim

7. ONI (OniVim 2)

• A GUI-driven Neovim setup that blends VSCode features with Vim efficiency.
• Features: Inline LSP support, rich UI, and easy extensibility.
• 🔗 Website: OniVim

8. Neovide

• A Neovim front-end GUI with smooth animations and modern UI enhancements.
• Features: GPU-rendered, cross-platform support, and ligature support.
• 🔗 GitHub: Neovide

1. Install Prerequisites

Before installing LazyVim, you need to install Neovim, Git, and a Nerd Font.

Windows

1. Install Neovim:
   • Download the latest Neovim from Neovim Releases.
   • Extract it to C:\\Program Files\\Neovim\\ or use the Windows installer.
2. Install Git:
   • Download Git from Git for Windows and install it.
3. Install a Nerd Font (for icons to display properly):
   • Download a Nerd Font from Nerd Fonts and set it as the terminal font.
4. Add Neovim to Path (if needed):
   • Open System Properties → Environment Variables.
   • Add C:\\Program Files\\Neovim\\bin to the Path variable.

2. Install LazyVim

Once Neovim and the required tools are installed, follow these steps to install LazyVim:

git clone <https://github.com/LazyVim/starter> ~/.config/nvim

For Windows, use:

git clone <https://github.com/LazyVim/starter> $env:LOCALAPPDATA\\nvim

3. Open Neovim

Run:

nvim

LazyVim will automatically install all required plugins.

4. Verify Installation

Inside Neovim, check if LazyVim is installed properly by running:

:Lazy

If the Lazy.nvim plugin manager opens, your setup is successful! 🚀

macOS

1. Install Homebrew (if not installed):

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL <https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh>)"
   

2. Install Neovim:

   sh
   CopyEdit
   brew install neovim
   
   

3. Install Git:

   brew install git
   

4. Install a Nerd Font:

   brew tap homebrew/cask-fonts
   brew install --cask font-hack-nerd-font
   

Linux (Ubuntu-based)

1. Install Neovim:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y neovim
   

2. Install Git:

   sudo apt install -y git
   

3. Install a Nerd Font:

   sudo apt install fonts-firacode
   

How to Install NvChad on Windows, macOS, and Linux

NvChad is a feature-rich Neovim configuration that enhances the default experience with modern plugins and themes. Below are the step-by-step instructions to install it on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

1. Install Prerequisites

Windows

1. Install Neovim
   • Download the latest Neovim from Neovim Releases.
   • Extract it to C:\\Program Files\\Neovim\\ or use the installer.
   • Ensure C:\\Program Files\\Neovim\\bin is added to the Path environment variable.
2. Install Git
   • Download and install Git from Git for Windows.
3. Install a Nerd Font (for proper UI icons)
   • Download a Nerd Font from Nerd Fonts.
   • Set the font in your terminal (Windows Terminal, Alacritty, etc.).

macOS

1. Install Homebrew (if not already installed):

   /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL <https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh>)"
   

2. Install Neovim:

   brew install neovim
   

3. Install Git:

   brew install git
   

4. Install a Nerd Font:

   brew tap homebrew/cask-fonts
   brew install --cask font-hack-nerd-font
   

Linux (Ubuntu-based)

1. Install Neovim:
2. Install Git:
3. Install a Nerd Font:

2. Install NvChad

Once Neovim and the required tools are installed, run the following command:

git clone <https://github.com/NvChad/NvChad> ~/.config/nvim --depth 1

For Windows, use:

git clone <https://github.com/NvChad/NvChad> $env:LOCALAPPDATA\\nvim --depth 1

ON WINDOWS

How To Execute Python Program in Neovim

To create a file for Neovim and execute it in the Windows Terminal:

1. Open Neovim: Open Neovim in the Windows Terminal by typing:
2. Create a Python File: In Neovim, type the following to create a new Python file:
3. Write Your Code: Add your Python code to the file, for example:
4. Save the File: Save the file by pressing :w.
5. Execute the Python Script:

This will create and run your Python file using Neovim and the Windows Terminal.

How To Execute C++ Program in Neovim

To create a file for C++ in Neovim and execute it in the Windows Terminal:

1. Open Neovim: Open Neovim in the Windows Terminal:
2. Create a C++ File: In Neovim, create a new C++ file: