## Initialization (`init.lua`) - **Create `init.lua`**: ```bash touch ~/.config/nvim/init.lua ``` This command creates a new file named `init.lua` in your Neovim configuration directory, which will store your custom settings. - **Basic Settings in `init.lua`**: ```lua vim.o.number = true -- Enable line numbers vim.cmd('syntax enable') -- Enable syntax highlighting ``` These lines set basic Neovim options: enabling line numbers and syntax highlighting, which are essential for better readability and coding efficiency. ## Modular Setup - **Create Modules**: - Make Lua files like `keymaps.lua`, `plugins.lua` in `~/.config/nvim/lua/`. This modular approach allows you to organize your configuration efficiently. For example, `keymaps.lua` can hold all your keybindings, while `plugins.lua` can manage your plugin configurations. - **Include Modules in `init.lua`**: ```lua require('keymaps') require('plugins') ``` These lines in your `init.lua` file load the modules you created. It keeps your main configuration file clean and your settings organized. ## Plugin Management - **Install Packer**: ```bash git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/wbthomason/packer.nvim\ ~/.local/share/nvim/site/pack/packer/start/packer.nvim ``` Packer is a plugin manager for Neovim. This command installs Packer, allowing you to easily add, update, and manage your Neovim plugins. - **Define Plugins in `plugins.lua`**: ```lua use {'neovim/nvim-lspconfig', config = function() require('lsp') end} ``` Here, you're telling Packer to use the `nvim-lspconfig` plugin. This plugin is used for configuring LSP (Language Server Protocol), which provides features like auto-completion, code navigation, and syntax checking. ## Key Mappings (`keymaps.lua`) - **Global Mappings Example**: ```lua vim.api.nvim_set_keymap('n', 'f', ':Telescope find_files', {noremap = true}) ``` This code maps `f` to `Telescope find_files` in normal mode, enabling you to quickly search for files. - **Mode-Specific Mappings Example**: ```lua vim.api.nvim_set_keymap('i', 'jj', '', {noremap = true}) ``` This snippet maps `jj` to `` in insert mode, providing a quick way to exit insert mode. ## LSP and Autocomplete (`lsp.lua`) - **Configure LSP Client**: ```lua require'lspconfig'.pyright.setup{} ``` This line sets up an LSP client for Python using `pyright`. LSPs are crucial for advanced coding assistance like error detection and code suggestions. - **Setup Autocomplete**: - Use a plugin like `nvim-compe` for autocomplete. This plugin offers intelligent code completion, which is a huge productivity boost. # Tmux Configuration ## Basic Configuration (`tmux.conf`) - **Create/Edit `.tmux.conf`**: ```bash touch ~/.tmux.conf ``` This creates or edits your Tmux configuration file, where you can customize Tmux to your liking. - **Set Global Options in `.tmux.conf`**: ``` set-option -g prefix C-a set -g status-right 'Battery: #{battery_percentage}' ``` These commands change the default prefix key to `Ctrl-a` and add a battery status indicator to the right side of the status line. ## Lua Scripting for Tmux - **Write Lua Scripts** to generate dynamic Tmux commands. - **Run Scripts** to update your `.tmux.conf`. For example, a Lua script can be written to adjust the status line based on time of day or system status. ## Key Bindings and Session Management - **Add Key Bindings in `.tmux.conf`** for efficient navigation. For instance, binding keys for splitting panes or switching between them can significantly speed up your workflow. - **Script Session Setups**: Create scripts for predefined layouts and windows, enabling you to launch complex Tmux environments with a single command. ## Status Line Customization - **Use Lua Scripts** for dynamic status line updates in Tmux, like changing colors or displaying contextual information. ## Performance and Testing - **Regularly Review** your configurations for performance impacts. This includes monitoring load times and responsiveness. - **Test Config ChatGPT urations** in a separate tmux session to ensure your changes work as expected without disrupting your current workflow. ## Troubleshooting and FAQs - **Include a Section**: Adding a troubleshooting section or an FAQ can help users resolve common issues they might encounter while configuring Neovim or Tmux.