(Emacs)~switch to double spaces for sentence breaks

This is actually how Emacs handles sentences, learn something new
everyday.
This commit is contained in:
2020-09-21 18:14:17 +01:00
parent f9f59f07d6
commit 9e675572d4

View File

@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ Emacs.
(require 'no-littering) (require 'no-littering)
#+end_src #+end_src
** File saves and custom file ** File saves and custom file
Now let's setup file saving and auto-revert-mode. Along with that, Now let's setup file saving and auto-revert-mode. Along with that,
setup the custom-file to exist in the var-directory setup the custom-file to exist in the var-directory
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package emacs (use-package emacs
@@ -170,25 +170,25 @@ The logic is pretty simple:
#+end_src #+end_src
** Toggle buffer ** Toggle buffer
*** Preamble *** Preamble
There are many cases where 'toggling' a buffer is very useful. For There are many cases where 'toggling' a buffer is very useful. For
example, toggling a shell to access it quickly and hide it away with example, toggling a shell to access it quickly and hide it away with
little annoyance. little annoyance.
This is negligible with a bit of Emacs lisp. However, as stated This is negligible with a bit of Emacs lisp. However, as stated
earlier, there are /many/ cases where this is useful. Following the earlier, there are /many/ cases where this is useful. Following the
DRY principle means a more abstract function would be better to use DRY principle means a more abstract function would be better to use
here. here.
One may use higher order functions to create an abstract form that One may use higher order functions to create an abstract form that
handles toggling, and then the caller can wrap this call in a new handles toggling, and then the caller can wrap this call in a new
function if they wish to use it in a keybinding. This format or function if they wish to use it in a keybinding. This format or
construct is kinda common (using a higher order function and wrapping construct is kinda common (using a higher order function and wrapping
it in an interactive function for use in a binding), so I created a it in an interactive function for use in a binding), so I created a
macro that further wraps this functionality, creating a custom macro that further wraps this functionality, creating a custom
function for you. function for you.
The macro asks for a function name, a buffer name and the function The macro asks for a function name, a buffer name and the function
necessary to create that function. It then generates a function with necessary to create that function. It then generates a function with
the given name that holds the necessary logic to 'toggle' buffers. the given name that holds the necessary logic to 'toggle' buffers.
*** Code *** Code
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ the buffer with name buf-name and creation function buf-create."
Basic, tail recursive algorithm for calculating powers Basic, tail recursive algorithm for calculating powers
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(defun pow (a n &optional initial) (defun pow (a n &optional initial)
"Raise a to the nth power. Use init to set the initial value." "Raise a to the nth power. Use init to set the initial value."
(let ((init (if initial (let ((init (if initial
initial initial
1))) 1)))
@@ -219,10 +219,10 @@ Basic, tail recursive algorithm for calculating powers
(pow a (- n 1) (* a init))))) (pow a (- n 1) (* a init)))))
#+end_src #+end_src
** Define procedure ** Define procedure
=lambda= provides a function with possible arguments. A procedure is =lambda= provides a function with possible arguments. A procedure is
something I define as essentially a function without arguments. This something I define as essentially a function without arguments. This
macro returns an anonymous function with no arguments with all the macro returns an anonymous function with no arguments with all the
forms provided. It returns it in 'backquoted' form as that is the most forms provided. It returns it in 'backquoted' form as that is the most
common use of this macro. common use of this macro.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(defmacro proc (&rest CDR) (defmacro proc (&rest CDR)
@@ -319,14 +319,14 @@ moment), bind to general some basic binds.
** Evil ** Evil
*** Preamble *** Preamble
Evil (Emacs VI Layer) is a package that provides the Vi experience to Evil (Emacs VI Layer) is a package that provides the Vi experience to
Emacs. Packaged with it alone are: Emacs. Packaged with it alone are:
- Modal system - Modal system
- EX - EX
- Vi mapping functions - Vi mapping functions
This provides a lot of stuff for the vim user moving to This provides a lot of stuff for the vim user moving to
Emacs. However there are many other packages surrounding evil that Emacs. However there are many other packages surrounding evil that
provide even greater functionality from vi to Emacs. Surround, provide even greater functionality from vi to Emacs. Surround,
commenting, multiple cursors and further support to other packages are commenting, multiple cursors and further support to other packages are
configured here. configured here.
*** Core *** Core
@@ -368,7 +368,7 @@ Setup the evil package, with some basic keybinds.
(evil-commentary-mode)) (evil-commentary-mode))
#+end_src #+end_src
*** Evil mc *** Evil mc
Setup for multicursors in Evil mode. Don't let evil-mc setup it's own Setup for multicursors in Evil mode. Don't let evil-mc setup it's own
keymap because it uses 'gr' as its prefix, which I don't like. keymap because it uses 'gr' as its prefix, which I don't like.
Instead, bind some useful functions to my personal =dx:evil-mc-map= Instead, bind some useful functions to my personal =dx:evil-mc-map=
@@ -402,7 +402,7 @@ the current position.
#+end_src #+end_src
*** Evil lion *** Evil lion
Evil lion provides alignment operators. Alignment operators allow you Evil lion provides alignment operators. Alignment operators allow you
to, on some given text, align it via a symbol. to, on some given text, align it via a symbol.
For example it can transform the following For example it can transform the following
@@ -426,7 +426,7 @@ which would be done via =gl<object><symbol>= (in this case =glip.=)
(evil-lion-mode)) (evil-lion-mode))
#+end_src #+end_src
*** Evil collection *** Evil collection
Setup evil collection, but don't turn on the mode. Instead, I'll turn Setup evil collection, but don't turn on the mode. Instead, I'll turn
on setups for specific modes I think benefit from it. on setups for specific modes I think benefit from it.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package evil-collection (use-package evil-collection
@@ -438,29 +438,29 @@ on setups for specific modes I think benefit from it.
** Completion frameworks ** Completion frameworks
*** Preamble *** Preamble
Emacs is a text based interface. As a text based interface it heavily Emacs is a text based interface. As a text based interface it heavily
leverages searches and user filters to manage input and provide leverages searches and user filters to manage input and provide
functionality. Though the standard model of completion may be functionality. Though the standard model of completion may be
desirable to some it can be advanced through the use of 'completion desirable to some it can be advanced through the use of 'completion
frameworks'. frameworks'.
These frameworks handle the input from the user for common commands These frameworks handle the input from the user for common commands
and provide a differing interface to the one Emacs comes with. Most of and provide a differing interface to the one Emacs comes with. Most of
these completion frameworks provide a text based menu that is actively these completion frameworks provide a text based menu that is actively
filtered as more input is provided. Along with these frameworks come filtered as more input is provided. Along with these frameworks come
added functionality and applications to integrate into the Emacs added functionality and applications to integrate into the Emacs
environment further. environment further.
One may say that when using a completion framework there is no point 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 in using any other framework as they encompasses so much of the
default functionality. However I'd argue that with a bit of management 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 and Emacs lisp it's totally possible to pick and mix your options. For
small number selections (like finding files) use something like Ido small number selections (like finding files) use something like Ido
and for something larger like searching buffers use ivy. and for something larger like searching buffers use ivy.
Along with frameworks, there is a configuration for the Along with frameworks, there is a configuration for the
completions-list, which is actually the original and default method of completions-list, which is actually the original and default method of
completion within Emacs. When you first install Emacs without a completion within Emacs. When you first install Emacs without a
config, any 'completing-read' function leverages the completions-list when config, any 'completing-read' function leverages the completions-list when
=TAB= is used. =TAB= is used.
@@ -468,9 +468,9 @@ Though I believe Ido is a better completion system than the
completions-list, it still has it's place and can be used in tandem with ido. completions-list, it still has it's place and can be used in tandem with ido.
*** Ido *** Ido
Ido is a very old completion package that still works great to this Ido is a very old completion package that still works great to this
day. Though it is limited in its scope (and may thus be called a day. Though it is limited in its scope (and may thus be called a
completion add-on rather than a full on framework), it is still a very completion add-on rather than a full on framework), it is still a very
powerful package. With the use of ido-completing-read+, it may be used powerful package. With the use of ido-completing-read+, it may be used
to as a fully fledged completion framework. to as a fully fledged completion framework.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
@@ -504,7 +504,7 @@ with more text based functions.
#+end_src #+end_src
**** Amx **** Amx
Amx is a fork of Smex that works to enhance the Amx is a fork of Smex that works to enhance the
execute-extended-command interface. It also provides support for ido execute-extended-command interface. It also provides support for ido
or ivy (though I'm likely to use ido here) and allows you to switch or ivy (though I'm likely to use ido here) and allows you to switch
between them. between them.
@@ -533,10 +533,10 @@ looking for a command.
#+end_src #+end_src
*** Ivy *** Ivy
Ivy is a completion framework for Emacs, and my preferred (sometimes Ivy is a completion framework for Emacs, and my preferred (sometimes
second favourite) one. It has a great set of features with little to second favourite) one. It has a great set of features with little to
no pain with setting up. no pain with setting up.
**** Counsel **** Counsel
Setup for counsel. Load after ivy and helpful. Setup for counsel. Load after ivy and helpful.
Along with that, set the help function and variable functions to their Along with that, set the help function and variable functions to their
helpful counterparts. helpful counterparts.
@@ -554,11 +554,11 @@ helpful counterparts.
(setq ivy-initial-inputs-alist nil)) (setq ivy-initial-inputs-alist nil))
#+end_src #+end_src
**** Core **** Core
Setup for ivy, in preparation for counsel. Turn on ivy-mode just Setup for ivy, in preparation for counsel. Turn on ivy-mode just
after init. after init.
Setup vim-like bindings for the minibuffer ("C-(j|k)" for down|up the Setup vim-like bindings for the minibuffer ("C-(j|k)" for down|up the
selection list). Also setup evil-collection for ivy. selection list). Also setup evil-collection for ivy.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package ivy (use-package ivy
:defer 0.5 :defer 0.5
@@ -583,7 +583,7 @@ selection list). Also setup evil-collection for ivy.
ivy-use-selectable-prompt t)) ivy-use-selectable-prompt t))
#+end_src #+end_src
**** Counsel etags **** Counsel etags
Counsel etags allows me to search generated tag files for tags. I Counsel etags allows me to search generated tag files for tags. I
already have a function defined to generate the tags, so it's just already have a function defined to generate the tags, so it's just
searching them which I find to be a bit of a hassle, and where this searching them which I find to be a bit of a hassle, and where this
package comes in. package comes in.
@@ -603,8 +603,8 @@ functions so that they run ivy-switch-buffer once they're finished.
(advice-add #'evil-window-split :after #'ivy-switch-buffer))) (advice-add #'evil-window-split :after #'ivy-switch-buffer)))
#+end_src #+end_src
** Company ** Company
Company is the auto complete system I use. I don't like having heavy Company is the auto complete system I use. I don't like having heavy
setups for company as it only makes it slower to use. In this case, setups for company as it only makes it slower to use. In this case,
just setup some evil binds for company. just setup some evil binds for company.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package company (use-package company
@@ -622,15 +622,15 @@ just setup some evil binds for company.
#+end_src #+end_src
** Pretty symbols ** Pretty symbols
Prettify symbols mode allows for users to declare 'symbols' that Prettify symbols mode allows for users to declare 'symbols' that
replace text within certain modes. For example, you may replace the replace text within certain modes. For example, you may replace the
'for' word in c-mode in trade of '∀'. Though this may seem like 'for' word in c-mode in trade of '∀'. Though this may seem like
useless eye candy, it actually increases my speed of recognition useless eye candy, it actually increases my speed of recognition
(recognising symbols is easier than words for many, including (recognising symbols is easier than words for many, including
me). me).
Now here I provide a macro +pretty/set-alist. This macro works pretty Now here I provide a macro +pretty/set-alist. This macro works pretty
simply: given a mode hook, as well as a list of pairs typed (text to simply: given a mode hook, as well as a list of pairs typed (text to
substitute, symbol to replace with). Then I add a hook to the given substitute, symbol to replace with). Then I add a hook to the given
mode, setting the prettify-symbols-alist to the symbols given. mode, setting the prettify-symbols-alist to the symbols given.
I've declared it pretty high up into my config so that the rest of my I've declared it pretty high up into my config so that the rest of my
@@ -673,11 +673,11 @@ later.
("lambda" . "λ") ("lambda" . "λ")
#+end_example #+end_example
** Dired ** Dired
Setup for dired. Firstly, as it's an inbuilt package don't let Setup for dired. Firstly, as it's an inbuilt package don't let
straight try and download it. Make dired-hide-details-mode the straight try and download it. Make dired-hide-details-mode the
default mode when dired-mode, as it removes the clutter. Create a default mode when dired-mode, as it removes the clutter. Create a
keymap =dx:dired-map= which is bound to the prefix "C-c d", binding keymap =dx:dired-map= which is bound to the prefix "C-c d", binding
useful dired functions. Setup evil collection for dired (even though useful dired functions. Setup evil collection for dired (even though
dired doesn't really conflict with evil, there are some black corners dired doesn't really conflict with evil, there are some black corners
I'd like to adjust) I'd like to adjust)
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
@@ -695,13 +695,13 @@ I'd like to adjust)
(evil-collection-dired-setup))) (evil-collection-dired-setup)))
#+end_src #+end_src
** Window management ** Window management
Window management is really important. I find the default window Window management is really important. I find the default window
handling of Emacs incredibly annoying: sometimes consuming my windows, handling of Emacs incredibly annoying: sometimes consuming my windows,
sometimes creating new ones. So, as Emacs is the ultimate editor, I sometimes creating new ones. So, as Emacs is the ultimate editor, I
want to configure and fine tune the window management of Emacs. want to configure and fine tune the window management of Emacs.
As I am a man who requires only the highest of optimisations, I always As I am a man who requires only the highest of optimisations, I always
am looking for ways to make my system faster. The buffer management am looking for ways to make my system faster. The buffer management
commands are defined in the window library, so I bind them in general commands are defined in the window library, so I bind them in general
here as well via a wrapping use-package declaration. here as well via a wrapping use-package declaration.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
@@ -770,7 +770,7 @@ here as well via a wrapping use-package declaration.
#+end_src #+end_src
* Small packages * Small packages
** Projectile ** Projectile
Setup projectile, along with the tags command. Also bind "C-c C-p" to Setup projectile, along with the tags command. Also bind "C-c C-p" to
the projectile command map for quick access. the projectile command map for quick access.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package projectile (use-package projectile
@@ -834,7 +834,7 @@ Use hydras for stuff that I use often, currently buffer manipulation
** Yasnippet ** Yasnippet
*** Preamble *** Preamble
Yasnippet is a great package for snippets, which I use heavily in Yasnippet is a great package for snippets, which I use heavily in
programming and org-mode. I setup here the global mode for yasnippet programming and org-mode. I setup here the global mode for yasnippet
and a collection of snippets for ease of use. and a collection of snippets for ease of use.
*** Yasnippet default *** Yasnippet default
Setup global mode after evil mode has been loaded Setup global mode after evil mode has been loaded
@@ -857,7 +857,7 @@ Collection of snippets, activate after yasnippet has been loaded.
:after yasnippet) :after yasnippet)
#+end_src #+end_src
** Avy ** Avy
Setup avy with leader. As I use =avy-goto-char-2= a lot, use the =M-s= Setup avy with leader. As I use =avy-goto-char-2= a lot, use the =M-s=
bind. bind.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package avy (use-package avy
@@ -908,7 +908,7 @@ Pretty simple, just activate after init.
#+end_src #+end_src
** Keychord ** Keychord
Keychord is only really here for this one chord I wish to define: "jk" Keychord is only really here for this one chord I wish to define: "jk"
for exiting insert state. Otherwise, I don't really need it. for exiting insert state. Otherwise, I don't really need it.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package key-chord (use-package key-chord
:after evil :after evil
@@ -918,7 +918,7 @@ for exiting insert state. Otherwise, I don't really need it.
#+end_src #+end_src
** Ripgrep ** Ripgrep
The ripgrep package provides utilities to grep projects and files for The ripgrep package provides utilities to grep projects and files for
strings via the rg tool. Though [[*Ivy][ivy]] comes with =counsel-rg= using it strings via the rg tool. Though [[*Ivy][ivy]] comes with =counsel-rg= using it
makes me dependent on the ivy framework, and this configuration is makes me dependent on the ivy framework, and this configuration is
intentionally built to be modular and switchable. intentionally built to be modular and switchable.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
@@ -945,7 +945,7 @@ intentionally built to be modular and switchable.
Mail is a funny thing; most people use it just for business or Mail is a funny thing; most people use it just for business or
advertising and it's come out of use in terms of personal advertising and it's come out of use in terms of personal
communication in the west for the most part (largely due to "social" communication in the west for the most part (largely due to "social"
media applications). However, this isn't true for the open source and media applications). However, this isn't true for the open source and
free software movement who heavily use mail for communication. free software movement who heavily use mail for communication.
Integrating mail into Emacs helps as I can send source code and Integrating mail into Emacs helps as I can send source code and
@@ -994,7 +994,7 @@ integrate it into my workflow just a bit better.
#+end_src #+end_src
*** Org message *** Org message
Org message allows for the use of org mode when composing mails, Org message allows for the use of org mode when composing mails,
generating HTML multipart emails. This integrates the WYSIWYG generating HTML multipart emails. This integrates the WYSIWYG
experience into mail in Emacs while also providing powerful text experience into mail in Emacs while also providing powerful text
features with basically no learning curve (as long as you've already features with basically no learning curve (as long as you've already
learnt the basics of org). learnt the basics of org).
@@ -1019,20 +1019,20 @@ learnt the basics of org).
** Xwidget ** Xwidget
*** Preamble *** Preamble
Xwidget is a package (must be compiled at source) which allows for the Xwidget is a package (must be compiled at source) which allows for the
insertion of arbitrary xwidgets into Emacs through buffers. One of its insertion of arbitrary xwidgets into Emacs through buffers. One of its
premier uses is in navigating the web which it provides through the premier uses is in navigating the web which it provides through the
function =xwidget-webkit-browse-url=. This renders a fully functional function =xwidget-webkit-browse-url=. This renders a fully functional
web browser within Emacs. web browser within Emacs.
Though I am not to keen on using Emacs to browse the web /via/ xwidget Though I am not to keen on using Emacs to browse the web /via/ xwidget
(EWW does a good job on its own), I am very interested in its (EWW does a good job on its own), I am very interested in its
capability to render full fledged web pages which include JavaScript, capability to render full fledged web pages which include JavaScript,
as it may come of use when doing web development. I can see the as it may come of use when doing web development. I can see the
results of work very quickly without switching windows or workspaces. results of work very quickly without switching windows or workspaces.
*** Core *** Core
Define a function =+xwidget/render-file= that reads a file name and Define a function =+xwidget/render-file= that reads a file name and
presents it in an xwidget. If the current file is an HTML file, ask if presents it in an xwidget. If the current file is an HTML file, ask if
user wants to open current file. Bind it to =aU= in the leader. user wants to open current file. Bind it to =aU= in the leader.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package xwidget (use-package xwidget
@@ -1076,17 +1076,17 @@ user wants to open current file. Bind it to =aU= in the leader.
** Eshell ** Eshell
*** Preamble *** Preamble
Eshell is the integrated shell environment for Emacs. Though it isn't Eshell is the integrated shell environment for Emacs. Though it isn't
necessarily *the best* shell, it really suits the 'integrated necessarily *the best* shell, it really suits the 'integrated
computing environment' moniker that Emacs gets. computing environment' moniker that Emacs gets.
It may be argued that Emacs integrates within itself many of the It may be argued that Emacs integrates within itself many of the
functionalities that one would use within a shell or terminal. Stuff functionalities that one would use within a shell or terminal. Stuff
like compilation, file management, large scale text manipulation could like compilation, file management, large scale text manipulation could
be done through Emacs' own tools (=compile=, =dired= and =occur= come be done through Emacs' own tools (=compile=, =dired= and =occur= come
to mind). However, I'd argue that eshell's greatest ability comes from to mind). However, I'd argue that eshell's greatest ability comes from
it's separation (or perhaps better phrased, *integration*) of two it's separation (or perhaps better phrased, *integration*) of two
'parsers': the Lisp parser and the Shell parser. With these parsers 'parsers': the Lisp parser and the Shell parser. With these parsers
you can mix and match at will for use in the shell, which grants you can mix and match at will for use in the shell, which grants
greater power than many shells I know of. greater power than many shells I know of.
@@ -1131,8 +1131,8 @@ pretty symbols to eshell.
#+end_src #+end_src
** Elfeed ** Elfeed
Elfeed is the perfect RSS feed reader, integrated into Emacs Elfeed is the perfect RSS feed reader, integrated into Emacs
perfectly. I've got a set of feeds that I use for a large variety of perfectly. I've got a set of feeds that I use for a large variety of
stuff, mostly media and entertainment. I've also bound "<leader> ar" stuff, mostly media and entertainment. I've also bound "<leader> ar"
to elfeed for loading the system. to elfeed for loading the system.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package elfeed (use-package elfeed
@@ -1204,7 +1204,7 @@ to elfeed for loading the system.
#+end_src #+end_src
** Magit ** Magit
Magit is *the* git porcelain for Emacs, which perfectly encapsulates Magit is *the* git porcelain for Emacs, which perfectly encapsulates
the git cli. In this case, I just need to setup the bindings for it. the git cli. In this case, I just need to setup the bindings for it.
As magit will definitely load after evil (as it must be run by a As magit will definitely load after evil (as it must be run by a
binding, and evil will load after init), I can use evil-collection binding, and evil will load after init), I can use evil-collection
freely. freely.
@@ -1236,12 +1236,12 @@ freely.
* Major modes, programming and text * Major modes, programming and text
Setups for common major modes and languages. Setups for common major modes and languages.
** Text packages ** Text packages
Standard packages and configurations for the text-mode. These Standard packages and configurations for the text-mode. These
configurations are usually further placed on configurations are usually further placed on
*** Flyspell *** Flyspell
Flyspell allows me to quickly spell check text documents. I use Flyspell allows me to quickly spell check text documents. I use
flyspell primarily in org mode, as that is my preferred prose writing flyspell primarily in org mode, as that is my preferred prose writing
software, but I also need it in commit messages and so on. So software, but I also need it in commit messages and so on. So
flyspell-mode should be hooked to text-mode. flyspell-mode should be hooked to text-mode.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package flyspell (use-package flyspell
@@ -1253,7 +1253,7 @@ flyspell-mode should be hooked to text-mode.
(kbd "M-a") #'flyspell-correct-word-before-point (kbd "M-a") #'flyspell-correct-word-before-point
(kbd "M-A") #'flyspell-auto-correct-word)) (kbd "M-A") #'flyspell-auto-correct-word))
#+end_src #+end_src
*** White-space management *** White space
Deleting whitespace, highlighting when going beyond the 80th character Deleting whitespace, highlighting when going beyond the 80th character
limit, all good stuff. limit, all good stuff.
@@ -1284,22 +1284,22 @@ Auto fill mode is nice for most text modes, 80 char limit is great.
#+end_src #+end_src
*** Delete a sentence in auto fill *** Delete a sentence in auto fill
In long lines via truncate lines, deleting till the end of the In long lines via truncate lines, deleting till the end of the
sentence was easy via vim motions. However, the same action is sentence was easy via vim motions. However, the same action is
difficult with auto-fill-mode where sentences are separated through difficult with auto-fill-mode where sentences are separated through
(potentially several) newlines which makes vim motions (potentially several) newlines which makes vim motions
difficult. Thus, I propose some form of functionality which allows you difficult. Thus, I propose some form of functionality which allows you
to: to:
- Find the next closest period denoting the end of the sentence - Find the next closest period denoting the end of the sentence
- Delete the region between the point of invocation and the found period - Delete the region between the point of invocation and the found period
This essentially does the same task as vim motion based deletion, but This essentially does the same task as vim motion based deletion, but
can handle the newlines. To not trample on the toes of any package, can handle the newlines. To not trample on the toes of any package,
I'll set it to "M-d" (kill-word), the most inoffensive binding I'll set it to "M-d" (kill-word), the most inoffensive binding
possible which is still mnemonic. possible which is still mnemonic.
First, the function. I'll use search-forward (from zap* lib) to find First, the function. I'll use search-forward (from zap* lib) to find
the period. Then auto-fill to make it look nice. the period. Then auto-fill to make it look nice.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(defun +text/delete-till-sentence () (defun +text/delete-till-sentence ()
"Delete all text from current point to the next closest period." "Delete all text from current point to the next closest period."
@@ -1319,7 +1319,7 @@ Now, the binding
** Programming packages ** Programming packages
*** Eldoc *** Eldoc
Eldoc presents documentation to the user upon placing ones cursor upon Eldoc presents documentation to the user upon placing ones cursor upon
any symbol. This is very useful when programming as it: any symbol. This is very useful when programming as it:
- presents the arguments of functions while writing calls for them - presents the arguments of functions while writing calls for them
- presents typing and documentation of variables - presents typing and documentation of variables
@@ -1338,7 +1338,7 @@ any symbol. This is very useful when programming as it:
#+end_src #+end_src
*** Eglot *** Eglot
Eglot is a library of packages to communicate with LSP servers for Eglot is a library of packages to communicate with LSP servers for
better programming capabilities. Interactions with a server provide better programming capabilities. Interactions with a server provide
results to the client, done through JSON. results to the client, done through JSON.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package eglot (use-package eglot
@@ -1361,7 +1361,7 @@ results to the client, done through JSON.
(car (project-roots PROJECT)))) (car (project-roots PROJECT))))
#+end_src #+end_src
*** Flycheck *** Flycheck
Flycheck is the checking system for Emacs. I don't necessarily like Flycheck is the checking system for Emacs. I don't necessarily like
having all my code checked all the time, so I haven't added a hook to having all my code checked all the time, so I haven't added a hook to
prog-mode as it would be better for me to decide when I want checking prog-mode as it would be better for me to decide when I want checking
and when I don't. and when I don't.
@@ -1406,7 +1406,7 @@ Colourising the compilation buffer so ansi color codes get computed.
** PDF ** PDF
*** Preamble *** Preamble
PDFs are a great format for (somewhat) immutable text and reports with PDFs are a great format for (somewhat) immutable text and reports with
great formatting options. Though Emacs isn't really the premier great formatting options. Though Emacs isn't really the premier
solution for viewing PDFs (I highly recommend [[https://pwmt.org/projects/zathura/][Zathura]]), similar to solution for viewing PDFs (I highly recommend [[https://pwmt.org/projects/zathura/][Zathura]]), similar to
most things with Emacs, having a PDF viewer builtin can be a very most things with Emacs, having a PDF viewer builtin can be a very
useful asset. useful asset.
@@ -1416,14 +1416,14 @@ compiling into a PDF, my workflow would be much smoother with a PDF
viewer within Emacs that I can open on another pane. viewer within Emacs that I can open on another pane.
Furthermore many governmental studies and essays use the PDF Furthermore many governmental studies and essays use the PDF
format. If I were to be analysing them in a study or project (for format. If I were to be analysing them in a study or project (for
example, programming a tool using data from them), which I will most example, programming a tool using data from them), which I will most
definitely be using Emacs for, having a PDF pane open for occasional definitely be using Emacs for, having a PDF pane open for occasional
viewing can be very useful. viewing can be very useful.
*** PDF Tools *** PDF Tools
=pdf-tools= provides the necessary functionality for viewing =pdf-tools= provides the necessary functionality for viewing
PDFs. There is no PDF viewing without this package. =evil-collection= PDFs. There is no PDF viewing without this package. =evil-collection=
provides a setup for this mode, so use that. provides a setup for this mode, so use that.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package pdf-tools (use-package pdf-tools
@@ -1434,7 +1434,7 @@ provides a setup for this mode, so use that.
#+end_src #+end_src
*** PDF grep *** PDF grep
PDF grep is a Linux tool that allows for searches against PDFs similar PDF grep is a Linux tool that allows for searches against PDFs similar
to standard grep (but for PDFs!). It's a bit badly configured (why not to standard grep (but for PDFs!). It's a bit badly configured (why not
use the current buffer?) but it works out. use the current buffer?) but it works out.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
(use-package pdfgrep (use-package pdfgrep
@@ -1448,7 +1448,7 @@ use the current buffer?) but it works out.
#+end_src #+end_src
** Org ** Org
*** Core *** Core
Setup for org mode, currently nothing. Has evil-org for evil bindings. Setup for org mode, currently nothing. Has evil-org for evil bindings.
Also setup a lot of variables, particularly for latex exports. Also setup a lot of variables, particularly for latex exports.
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
@@ -1516,7 +1516,7 @@ Also setup a lot of variables, particularly for latex exports.
:hook (org-mode-hook . evil-org-mode)) :hook (org-mode-hook . evil-org-mode))
#+end_src #+end_src
*** Org fragtog *** Org fragtog
Toggle latex fragments in org mode so you get fancy maths symbols. I Toggle latex fragments in org mode so you get fancy maths symbols. I
use latex a bit in org mode as it is the premier way of getting use latex a bit in org mode as it is the premier way of getting
mathematical symbols and text rendered and compiled, but org mode > mathematical symbols and text rendered and compiled, but org mode >
latex. latex.
@@ -1578,14 +1578,14 @@ Show parenthesis for Emacs
** C/C++ ** C/C++
Setup for C and C++ modes via the cc-mode package. Setup for C and C++ modes via the cc-mode package.
*** Preamble *** Preamble
C and C++ are great languages for general purpose programming. Though C and C++ are great languages for general purpose programming. Though
lisp is more aesthetically and mentally pleasing, they get the job lisp is more aesthetically and mentally pleasing, they get the job
done. Furthermore, they provide speed and finer control in trade of done. Furthermore, they provide speed and finer control in trade of
aesthetics and security-based abstractions. aesthetics and security-based abstractions.
When writing C/C++ code, I use folds and section manipulation quite a When writing C/C++ code, I use folds and section manipulation quite a
bit so observing folds is quite important for me when considering a bit so observing folds is quite important for me when considering a
codebase. Thus, I observed the two main styles of brace placement and codebase. Thus, I observed the two main styles of brace placement and
how they do folds. how they do folds.
#+begin_src c :tangle no #+begin_src c :tangle no
@@ -1598,16 +1598,16 @@ if (cond)
#+end_src #+end_src
I don't print my code, nor am I absolutely pressed for screen real I don't print my code, nor am I absolutely pressed for screen real
estate in terms of height (such that newlines matter). Width matters estate in terms of height (such that newlines matter). Width matters
to me as I do use Emacs multiplexing capabilities often. Thus, with to me as I do use Emacs multiplexing capabilities often. Thus, with
these in mind the open brace style is a better option than the these in mind the open brace style is a better option than the
opposing style. opposing style.
Also, with large code bases consistency is important. I personally use Also, with large code bases consistency is important. I personally use
tabs as they are more accessible: anyone can set their tab width such tabs as they are more accessible: anyone can set their tab width such
that it best suits them. Furthermore, tabs produce smaller source that it best suits them. Furthermore, tabs produce smaller source
files. However, this isn't set in stone and I will return to no tabs files. However, this isn't set in stone and I will return to no tabs
when needed in projects. Also auto fill mode makes splitting my window when needed in projects. Also auto fill mode makes splitting my window
bearable; all text can fit on the screen. bearable; all text can fit on the screen.
*** Configuration *** Configuration
#+begin_src emacs-lisp #+begin_src emacs-lisp
@@ -1698,7 +1698,7 @@ Clang format for when:
#+end_src #+end_src
** Haskell ** Haskell
Haskell is a static lazy functional programming language (what a Haskell is a static lazy functional programming language (what a
mouthful). It's quite a beautiful language and really learning it will mouthful). It's quite a beautiful language and really learning it will
change the way you think about programming. change the way you think about programming.
Here I configure the REPL for Haskell via the Here I configure the REPL for Haskell via the