Oh, this is really good. Just started it and it looks like i got a decent starting point for emacs (again).
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#12Used to maintain my emacs.d in github. These days, I just use spacemacs because I'm getting lazy.
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#13Interesting, but you know what might even be better? If it could be done directly from emacs. E.g. if you start with a brand new emacs then you could paste a line into scratch, eval it, and then these question would come up, you give answers and then an emacs file is generated, written, evalled and you get your configured emacs instantly. But of course a web interface also has its advantages, it's prettier than bareb…
As there are currently no Javascript dependencies, it is possible to use the site using EWW: M-x eww https://emacs.amodernist.com/ RET.
That being said, the screenshots get in the way so it isn't that great (ironically emacs -nw appears to work better). But a long term goal is to find a way in which the configuration options could be detached from the configuration generator, as mentioned in the last section here: http://amodernist.com/texts/ecg.html. An alternative could also be to have the configuration generator generate an Elisp script, that could be evaluated and used in Emacs itself.
The reason that I decided to implement this for the browser first, is that the interface is probably more familiar, especially if someone has had no experience with Emacs before.
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#14I like it. I installed Doom Emacs a few weeks back but had to give it up. I personally don’t like to bring in a huge config set in the beginning. I like this idea and will try to give it a spin.
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#15Very neat tool. Ive been getting more and more into using emacs. I like the options you provide like disabling the tool bar, line numbers etc. these are quality of life changes that probably everybody goes through.
The most difficult part for me was setting up a LSP with golang. I would say it was difficult because I was trying to rush through by copying random bits from everywhere to make it work.
I did eventually get it to work but then noticed I have no idea modify or tinker with anything without fear of bricking my setup.
So i started fresh and actually made a point to try to understand what each lisp snippet is used for and did my best to just get default packages without any extra flavor or config all while keeping track of it in git. Its been fun learning lisp.
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#16This is really cool. I'd recommend it for people who are into customization but want a solid foundation to start. For people who are looking for a more batteries included experience I'd recommend Doom Emacs.
I can see that distinction. I think this might get me to poke at Emacs again because the starter kits I've tried feel like they just include too many damn batteries. :)
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#17I gave it a shot and several things were broken. It's a nice idea, but definitely needs more polishing.
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#19Quick question; I was a little confused by the fact that after asking for LSP support, and answering affirmatively, I went through a list of programming language modes to install. Shouldn't the LSP be handling that? Or what am I missing? I don't have much experience with LSP--it's something I've been wanting to get to trying out, but haven't yet.
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#20I gave it a shot and several things were broken. It's a nice idea, but definitely needs more polishing.
This is certainly a prototype, there is a lot that can be added (both option and UI-wise). If you could find the time to report the issues you found (either here or per mail), I would be glad to try and fix them.