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System Patterns

Architecture Patterns

1. Plugin System

  • Uses lazy.nvim for plugin management
  • Plugins are defined in init.lua
  • Supports lazy loading via events/commands
  • Custom plugins can be added in lua/custom/plugins/

2. Configuration Structure

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├── init.lua                 # Main configuration file
├── lua/
│   ├── kickstart/          # Core functionality
│   │   └── plugins/        # Built-in plugin configs
│   └── custom/            # User customizations
│       └── plugins/       # Custom plugin configs
└── doc/                   # Documentation

3. Key Design Patterns

Modular Configuration

  • Core settings in init.lua
  • Plugin-specific configurations in separate files
  • Custom configurations isolated in lua/custom/

Event-Driven Architecture

  • Uses Neovim's event system for plugin loading
  • Autocommands for specific behaviors
  • LSP events for IDE features

Layer-Based Organization

  1. Core Settings Layer

    • Basic Vim options
    • Key mappings
    • Global variables

  2. Plugin Layer

    • Plugin management
    • Plugin configurations
    • Plugin-specific settings

  3. LSP Layer

    • Language server configurations
    • Completion setup
    • Diagnostic settings

  4. UI Layer

    • Colorscheme
    • Statusline
    • Visual enhancements

Technical Decisions

1. Configuration Language

  • Lua chosen over VimScript for:
    • Better performance
    • Modern syntax
    • Rich data structures
    • Better integration with Neovim

2. Plugin Selection

  • Minimal but powerful set of defaults
  • Focus on maintained, actively developed plugins
  • Preference for Lua-based plugins
  • Built-in LSP over CoC or similar alternatives

3. Code Organization

  • Single init.lua for easy understanding
  • Modular structure available through kickstart-modular.nvim
  • Clear separation between core and user customizations

4. Performance Considerations

  • Lazy loading of plugins
  • Efficient event handling
  • Minimal startup impact
  • Careful LSP configuration

Key Technical Standards

  1. Code Style

    • Consistent Lua formatting
    • Clear commenting
    • Documented configuration options

  2. Plugin Management

    • Versioned dependencies
    • Conditional loading
    • Clear plugin specifications

  3. Error Handling

    • Protected calls for plugin loading
    • Fallbacks for missing dependencies
    • Clear error messages

  4. Documentation

    • Inline documentation
    • Help files
    • Clear user instructions