Swapped VSCode for Neovim — Powered by NvChad

I ditched VSCode and entered the world of Neovim with NvChad. Here's how this fast, keyboard-first setup supercharged my workflow—and why I think every dev should give it a try.

What is NvChad?

NvChad is a Neovim configuration that provides a beautiful and fast experience out of the box. It comes with a set of sensible defaults and a curated list of plugins that make it easy to get started with Neovim.

Why I Switched

Performance: Neovim is incredibly fast and lightweight.
Keyboard-driven: I can do everything from the keyboard, which is much more efficient.
Customization: I can customize every aspect of my editor to fit my workflow.
Community: The Neovim community is amazing and there are tons of great plugins available.

My Favorite Plugins

Telescope: A fuzzy finder that I use for everything.
LSP: For code intelligence and diagnostics.
Tree-sitter: For syntax highlighting and code navigation.
Git signs: To see git changes directly in the editor.

Conclusion

Switching to Neovim has been a game-changer for my productivity. It took some time to get used to the modal editing and the keyboard-driven workflow, but it was well worth it. If you're a developer who values speed and efficiency, I highly recommend giving Neovim a try.