Neovim from Scratch: The Modern Developer’s Guide to Building an IDE with Lua, LSP, and Key Plugins Hardcover – August 9, 2025

Stop fighting with your IDE and start coding with confidence.Have you ever wished for an editor that was both as powerful as an IDE and as fast as a text editor? That's what a custom Neovim setup delivers. Neovim from Scratch is the ultimate developer's companion for building a modern Lua-based configuration that is light, powerful, and uniquely yours. Say goodbye to sluggish IDEs and hello to a custom-built, high-performance coding environment.This book is for you if:You're a programmer looking for a new text editor that offers more control.You're an aspiring Neovim user overwhelmed by a sea of outdated guides.You want to integrate professional-grade features like LSP and debugging without the bloat.Key features you'll master:A clean, modular Lua configuration that is easy to manage and extend.Advanced plugins for everything from file management to fuzzy finding.Setting up LSP servers for intelligent code completion, diagnostics, and formatting.The secrets to seamless shell and terminal integration for a no-context-switching workflow.A comprehensive debugging setup with the DAP for any project.Build the Neovim IDE you've always wanted and transform the way you write code. Read more