wip: start exploring some new ideas (Lipo-suction and EVEN MORE LAZY!)

.gitignore

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 test.sh
 .luarc.json
 nvim
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+spell/
+lazy-lock.json

README.md

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 # kickstart.nvim
 
-https://github.com/kdheepak/kickstart.nvim/assets/1813121/f3ff9a2b-c31f-44df-a4fa-8a0d7b17cf7b
-
-### Introduction
+## Introduction
 
 A starting point for Neovim that is:
 
 * Small
-* Single-file (with examples of moving to multi-file)
-* Documented
-* Modular
+* Single-file
+* Completely Documented
+
+**NOT** a Neovim distribution, but instead a starting point for your configuration.
 
-This repo is meant to be used by **YOU** to begin your Neovim journey; remove the things you don't use and add what you miss.
+## Installation
 
-Kickstart.nvim targets *only* the latest ['stable'](https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases/tag/stable) and latest ['nightly'](https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases/tag/nightly) of Neovim. If you are experiencing issues, please make sure you have the latest versions.
+### Install Neovim
 
-Distribution Alternatives:
-- [LazyVim](https://www.lazyvim.org/): A delightful distribution maintained by @folke (the author of lazy.nvim, the package manager used here)
+Kickstart.nvim targets *only* the latest
+['stable'](https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases/tag/stable) and latest
+['nightly'](https://github.com/neovim/neovim/releases/tag/nightly) of Neovim.
+If you are experiencing issues, please make sure you have the latest versions.
 
-### Installation
+### Install External Dependencies
 
 > **NOTE** 
 > [Backup](#FAQ) your previous configuration (if any exists)
 
-Requirements:
-* Make sure to review the readmes of the plugins if you are experiencing errors. In particular:
-  * [ripgrep](https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep#installation) is required for multiple [telescope](https://github.com/nvim-telescope/telescope.nvim#suggested-dependencies) pickers.
-* See [Windows Installation](#Windows-Installation) if you have trouble with `telescope-fzf-native`
+External Requirements:
+- Basic utils: `git`, `make`, `unzip`, C Compiler (`gcc`)
+- [ripgrep](https://github.com/BurntSushi/ripgrep#installation)
+- Language Setup:
+  - If want to write Typescript, you need `npm`
+  - If want to write Golang, you will need `go`
+  - etc.
+
+> **NOTE**
+> See [Windows Installation](#Windows-Installation) to double check any additional Windows notes
 
 Neovim's configurations are located under the following paths, depending on your OS:
 
 | OS | PATH |
 | :- | :--- |
-| Linux | `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/nvim`, `~/.config/nvim` |
-| MacOS | `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/nvim`, `~/.config/nvim` |
+| Linux, MacOS | `$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/nvim`, `~/.config/nvim` |
 | Windows (cmd)| `%userprofile%\AppData\Local\nvim\` |
 | Windows (powershell)| `$env:USERPROFILE\AppData\Local\nvim\` |
 
 Clone kickstart.nvim:
 
-- on Linux and Mac
+<details><summary> Linux and Mac </summary>
+
 ```sh
 git clone https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim.git "${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-$HOME/.config}"/nvim
 ```
 
-- on Windows (cmd)
+</details>
+
+<details><summary> Windows </summary>
+
+If you're using `cmd.exe`:
+
 ```
 git clone https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim.git %userprofile%\AppData\Local\nvim\ 
 ```
 
-- on Windows (powershell)
+If you're using `powershell.exe`
+
 ```
 git clone https://github.com/nvim-lua/kickstart.nvim.git $env:USERPROFILE\AppData\Local\nvim\ 
 ```
 
+</details>
 
 ### Post Installation
 
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 nvim
 ```
 
-The `Lazy` plugin manager will start automatically on the first run and install the configured plugins - as can be seen in the introduction video. After the installation is complete you can press `q` to close the `Lazy` UI and **you are ready to go**! Next time you run nvim `Lazy` will no longer show up.
+That's it! Lazy will install all the plugins you have. Use `:Lazy` to view
+current plugin status.
 
-If you would prefer to hide this step and run the plugin sync from the command line, you can use:
-
-```sh
-nvim --headless "+Lazy! sync" +qa
-```
+Read through the `init.lua` file in your configuration folder for more
+information about extending and exploring Neovim.
 
 ### Getting Started
 
-See [Effective Neovim: Instant IDE](https://youtu.be/stqUbv-5u2s), covering the previous version. Note: The install via init.lua is outdated, please follow the install instructions in this file instead. An updated video is coming soon.
+See [Effective Neovim: Instant IDE](https://youtu.be/stqUbv-5u2s), covering the
+previous version. Note: The install via init.lua is outdated, please follow the
+install instructions in this file instead. An updated video is coming soon.
 
 ### Recommended Steps
 
-[Fork](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/fork-a-repo) this repo (so that you have your own copy that you can modify) and then installing you can install to your machine using the methods above.
+[Fork](https://docs.github.com/en/get-started/quickstart/fork-a-repo) this repo
+(so that you have your own copy that you can modify) and then installing you
+can install to your machine using the methods above.
 
 > **NOTE**  
 > Your fork's url will be something like this: `https://github.com/<your_github_username>/kickstart.nvim.git`
 
-### Configuration And Extension
-
-* Inside of your copy, feel free to modify any file you like! It's your copy!
-* Feel free to change any of the default options in `init.lua` to better suit your needs.
-* For adding plugins, there are 3 primary options:
-  * Add new configuration in `lua/custom/plugins/*` files, which will be auto sourced using `lazy.nvim` (uncomment the line importing the `custom/plugins` directory in the `init.lua` file to enable this)
-  * Modify `init.lua` with additional plugins.
-  * Include the `lua/kickstart/plugins/*` files in your configuration.
+#### Examples of adding popularly requested plugins
 
-You can also merge updates/changes from the repo back into your fork, to keep up-to-date with any changes for the default configuration.
+<details>
+  <summary>Adding autopairs</summary>
 
-#### Example: Adding an autopairs plugin
+This will automatically install [windwp/nvim-autopairs](https://github.com/windwp/nvim-autopairs) and enable it on startup. For more information, see documentation for [lazy.nvim](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim).
 
 In the file: `lua/custom/plugins/autopairs.lua`, add:
 
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 }
 ```
 
+</details>
+<details>
+  <summary>Adding a file tree plugin</summary>
 
-This will automatically install [windwp/nvim-autopairs](https://github.com/windwp/nvim-autopairs) and enable it on startup. For more information, see documentation for [lazy.nvim](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim).
-
-#### Example: Adding a file tree plugin
+This will install the tree plugin and add the command `:Neotree` for you. You can explore the documentation at [neo-tree.nvim](https://github.com/nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim) for more information.
 
 In the file: `lua/custom/plugins/filetree.lua`, add:
 
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 }
 ```
 
-This will install the tree plugin and add the command `:Neotree` for you. You can explore the documentation at [neo-tree.nvim](https://github.com/nvim-neo-tree/neo-tree.nvim) for more information.
-
-### Contribution
-
-Pull-requests are welcome. The goal of this repo is not to create a Neovim configuration framework, but to offer a starting template that shows, by example, available features in Neovim. Some things that will not be included:
-
-* Custom language server configuration (null-ls templates)
-* Theming beyond a default colorscheme necessary for LSP highlight groups
-
-Each PR, especially those which increase the line count, should have a description as to why the PR is necessary.
+</details>
 
 ### FAQ
 
 * What should I do if I already have a pre-existing neovim configuration?
   * You should back it up, then delete all files associated with it.
   * This includes your existing init.lua and the neovim files in `~/.local` which can be deleted with `rm -rf ~/.local/share/nvim/`
-  * You may also want to look at the [migration guide for lazy.nvim](https://github.com/folke/lazy.nvim#-migration-guide)
 * Can I keep my existing configuration in parallel to kickstart?
   * Yes! You can use [NVIM_APPNAME](https://neovim.io/doc/user/starting.html#%24NVIM_APPNAME)`=nvim-NAME` to maintain multiple configurations. For example you can install the kickstart configuration in `~/.config/nvim-kickstart` and create an alias:
     ```
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 ```lua
 {'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! :)