Code-Editors on Else Web Development

Neovim vs Helix: Which is the best Vi/Vim style modal editor?

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:13:09 +0000

Introduction

Neovim and Helix are both modal editors for programmers. They have a lot in common, but different approaches to providing the IDE (integrated development environment) features that make them so appealing.

IDE features make writing code easier and more productive. They include things like intelligent code completion and integration with the Git version control system. These features differentiate a program designed for writing code from a basic text editor.

Neovim Explained: How to Build a Plugin-Free Nvim Config That Unlocks Builtin Features

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 12:00:19 +0000

Neovim (aka Nvim) is a radical refactor of Vim. It aims to take Vim, improve the code, and add more features. They are mostly compatible but have slightly different defaults. The settings in this Neovim tutorial should also work with the latest Vim.

Neovim is a text editor, but it can be configured with plugins to be closer to an IDE. Plugins are a big subject we are not going to cover in this tutorial, we are aiming to get a minimal working setup with zero bloat.