Neovim's Complexity: Two Years Later, I Miss Vanilla Vim
2025-02-01
After nearly two years of using Neovim, the author finds its complexity overwhelming. While Neovim is faster and more powerful, its plugin management and configuration are far more intricate than the simplicity of vanilla Vim. Neovim's plugin ecosystem is rich, but requires extensive configuration and coordination to function correctly, a stark contrast to Vim's straightforwardness. The author hopes for a future Neovim that prioritizes user experience, reducing unnecessary configuration and offering more out-of-the-box functionality.
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