kickstart.nvim/memory-bank/systemPatterns.md

Neovim Configuration System Patterns

Architecture Overview

Directory Structure

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├── init.lua              # Main entry point
├── lua/
│   ├── custom/          # Custom configurations
│   │   └── plugins/     # Plugin-specific settings
│   └── kickstart/       # Core functionality
│       └── plugins/     # Plugin management

Design Patterns

Plugin Management

• Module-based plugin organization
• Lazy loading for performance
• Plugin-specific configuration isolation
• Conditional plugin loading

Configuration Patterns

1. Modular Configuration

   • Separate files for different concerns
   • Clear dependency management
   • Isolated plugin configurations

2. Event-Driven Setup

   • Lazy plugin loading
   • Event-based initialization
   • Conditional feature enabling

3. Error Handling

   • Protected calls for plugin setup
   • Fallback configurations
   • Clear error reporting

Component Relationships

1. Core System

   • init.lua loads core modules
   • Establishes basic editor settings
   • Sets up plugin management

2. Plugin System

   • Managed through lua/custom/plugins
   • Isolated plugin configurations
   • Dependency handling

3. Debug Integration

   • Separate debug configuration
   • Language-specific adapters
   • Custom debug commands

Technical Decisions

1. Lua-based configuration for:

   • Better performance
   • More powerful customization
   • Cleaner syntax

2. Modular structure for:

   • Easier maintenance
   • Better organization
   • Simplified updates