Development Environment Setup Script

This script provides an automated way to set up a comprehensive development environment on macOS. It installs essential development tools, code editors, and a variety of useful plugins and utilities.

Features

• Homebrew Installation: Installs Homebrew if it's not already installed.
• Whiptail Installation: Installs whiptail for interactive dialogs.
• Code Editor Selection: Allows you to choose between installing Visual Studio Code or Neovim.
• Neovim Configuration: Configures Neovim with a wide range of popular plugins.
• Visual Studio Code Extensions: Installs useful VSCode extensions.
• Additional Tools: Installs a selection of useful tools and utilities.
• Interactive User Prompts: Asks users for their preferences and options during setup.
• Progress Animation: Displays a professional start screen and progress animation.

Prerequisites

• macOS: The script is designed to run on macOS.
• Internet Connection: Required for downloading and installing packages.

Usage

1. Clone the Repository

   Clone the repository to your local machine using Git:

   git clone https://github.com/mbn-code/setup-dev-env.git
   cd setup-dev-env

2. Make the Script Executable

   Change the permissions of the script to make it executable:

   chmod +x setup_dev_env.sh

3. Run the Script

   Execute the script to start the setup process:

   ./setup_dev_env.sh

   Follow the prompts to choose your preferred code editor, plugins, and additional tools.

Interactive Options

• Code Editor: Choose between Visual Studio Code and Neovim.
• Neovim Plugins: Select from a wide range of Neovim plugins to install.
• Additional Tools: Select from various additional tools like iTerm2, Postman, Slack, and more.

Available Plugins

The script includes support for many popular Neovim plugins:

• vim-plug: Plugin manager for Neovim
• NERDTree: File explorer
• vim-airline: Status line
• fzf: Command-line fuzzy finder
• coc.nvim: Intelligent autocompletion
• lightline.vim: Lightweight status line
• ale: Asynchronous linting and fixing
• nerdcommenter: Commenting tool
• vim-gitgutter: Git diff indicators
• surround: Surround text objects
• auto-pairs: Automatically insert closing pairs
• ctrlp.vim: Fuzzy file finder
• vim-fugitive: Git wrapper
• vim-startify: Start screen with recent files
• telescope.nvim: Fuzzy finder with preview
• coc-python: Python autocompletion and linting
• coc-tsserver: TypeScript and JavaScript autocompletion
• vim-test: Testing framework
• vim-surround: Manage surrounding characters
• vim-multiple-cursors: Support for multiple cursors
• vim-rails: Rails integration
• vim-commentary: Easier commenting
• indent-blankline: Indentation guides
• startify: Start screen for Vim

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a pull request or open an issue if you have suggestions or improvements.

Contact

For any questions or issues, please contact malthe@mbn-code.dk.

Happy coding!

Notes

• Replace https://github.com/mbn-code/setup-dev-env.git with the actual URL of your GitHub repository.
• Update the email address in the Contact section with your actual email.