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Neovim vs Helix: Which is the best Vi/Vim style modal editor?

Introduction Neovim and Helix are both modal editors for programmers. They have a lot in common, but different approaches to providing the IDE (integrated development environment) features that make them so appealing. IDE features make writing code easier and more productive. They include things like intelligent code completion and integration with the Git version control system. These features differentiate a program designed for writing code from a basic text editor. ...

April 19, 2022 ยท 9 min ยท David
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CentOS 8 Setup for Developers

CentOS 8 is a free version of RHEL 8 which was branched from Fedora 28. I consider this new version of CentOS to be the first viable long term support version of Fedora. In this article, I will discuss why CentOS 8 is amazing for developers, and walk you through my install script to make downloading all the additional software you need easy and automatic. Many people consider CentOS to be only for server use. In the past, it has been hard to setup for development and as a general use desktop. This is not true anymore, so follow along and join me on this magical journey into the promised land of stability and up-to-date applications! ...

June 1, 2020 ยท 5 min ยท David