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@@ -192,3 +192,55 @@ This requires: {'nvim-telescope/telescope-fzf-native.nvim', build = 'cmake -S. -Bbuild -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release && cmake --build build --config Release && cmake --install build --prefix build' } ``` +### Hints And Tips For New Neovimmers + +Neovim is a very rich and powerful environment, but it can also feel a bit +intimidating for new users trying to find their way around, especially if +they're coming from other environments like Visual Studio Code or a traditional +IDE. + +There's no way this README can provide you with everything you need to know, but +here are a few tips so you can learn how to learn. + +### Use The Help, Luke! + +Neovim's help system is incredibly thorough and extensive. You should really +take a moment to get comfortable navigating through help topics, going back and +forth, navigating the menus, etc. This won't just help you read the help, it +will empower you in the rest of your Neovim journey. + +You can double click on a topic to drill down, and hit Ctrl-o (Hold down the +Control key and the 'o' key) to go back. + +Read the first page you get when you run :help carefully. it will serve you +well. + +You can also get help on a particular thing by typing ":help <topic>". + +Like, let's say we want to learn more about folding, just type ":help folding". + +### To The Telescope! + +One of the more powerful features you get by installing this project is the +brilliant Telescope plugin co-written by @tjdevries. + +Take a minute to browse through ":help telescope" and get a sense for all the +amazing superpowers you've gained. + +In particular, there are two Telescope features that are incredible for helping +you understand how to do a particular thing or how to configure a particular +feature. + +If you're not sure what to look for, try ":Telescope help_tags". Let's say we +want to configure Neovim to automatically word wrap. We might type ":Telescope +help_tags" and then type w, r, a, p. Notice how the list of results changes with +each new letter you type? When you're done you've got a screen full of topics +involving word wrap. + +Another common question is "What keys do I hit to make a thing happen?". To get +an answer, one way is to use ":Telescope keymaps". You'll get the same list of +results that changes to adapt with each new key you press. + +With these hints in mind you should be in good shape to get learning. Remember, +you are on a journey of discovery here, adapting your programming environment to +your needs. It will take effort, but the rewards are worth it! :) |