Building Neovim Plugins in Lua
Extend Neovim using its native Lua API, custom syntax highlights, autocommands, user commands, and LSP integrations.
About this Course
Extend Neovim using its native Lua API, custom syntax highlights, autocommands, user commands, and LSP integrations. This Developer Tooling curriculum is designed to give you hands-on experience and deep conceptual understanding.
Across 4 intensive modules, you'll tackle real-world challenges and build practical projects that reinforce your learning. By the end of this journey, you'll have the skills and proof of work to demonstrate your expertise.
What you'll learn
Master the core concepts of lua fundamentals in neovim.
Gain hands-on experience with ui elements & buffer manipulations.
Understand the architecture behind autocommands, user commands & events.
Implement production-grade treesitter & lsp integration.
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Lua Fundamentals in Neovim
Lua Fundamentals in Neovim
Master the core concepts of lua fundamentals in neovim.
4 videos•52m
3 readings
4 topics
1 homework
Topics
1.1
Lua with Neovim: Writing a Neovim Plugin — Plugin Structure, Setup Pattern & Custom Commands | Ep 32
Neovim Lua API Overview
12 minutes
1.2
How I Setup Neovim Plugins With Lua
Plugin Directory Structure
18 minutes
1.3
Neovim Configuration from Scratch: init.lua, Keymaps & Autocmds | Episode 6
Keymap Mapping API
11 minutes
1.4
Neovim Plugin Management with lazy.nvim: Install & Configure 6 Essential Plugins | Episode 7
Plugin Configuration Setup
11 minutes
Required Reading & References
References
Week 1: Lua Fundamentals in Neovim
Week 2: UI Elements & Buffer Manipulations
Week 3: Autocommands, User Commands & Events
Week 4: Treesitter & LSP Integration
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