kickstart.nvim/cline_docs/systemPatterns.md

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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
```
.
├── 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.