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diff --git a/Emacs/.config/emacs/config.org b/Emacs/.config/emacs/config.org index 2c42856..62057d9 100644 --- a/Emacs/.config/emacs/config.org +++ b/Emacs/.config/emacs/config.org @@ -355,6 +355,27 @@ on setups for specific modes I think benefit from it. :config (evil-collection-require 'dired)) #+end_src +** Completion +*** Preamble +Emacs is a text based interface. As a text based interface it heavily +leverages searches and user filters to manage input and provide +functionality. Though the standard model of completion may be +desirable to some it can be advanced through the use of 'completion +frameworks'. + +These frameworks handle the input from the user for common commands +and provide a differing interface to the one Emacs comes with. Most of +these completion frameworks provide a text based menu that is actively +filtered as more input is provided. Along with these frameworks come +added functionality and applications to integrate into the Emacs +environment further. + +One may say that when using a completion framework there is no point +in using any other framework as they encompasses so much of the +default functionality. However I'd argue that with a bit of management +and Emacs lisp it's totally possible to pick and mix your options. For +small number selections (like finding files) use something like Ido +and for something larger like searching buffers use ivy. *** Ivy Ivy is a completion framework for Emacs, and my preferred (sometimes second favourite) one. It has a great set of features with little to |