Getting Started#

Welcome! This guide will help you get started with Java and Rust development in Neovim.

Just Want to Start Coding?#

Basic workflow:

Open project: nvim .
File explorer: <Space>ne
Find files: <Space>fp
Auto-complete: Just start typing!
Go to definition: gd
Run tests: <Space>jt

Read more: Quick Reference

First time with Neovim with Java?#

The tutorial covers:

Setting up Java projects
Writing code with auto-completion
Navigating codebases
Debugging applications
Running tests
Real-world workflows

Tutorial →

Estimated time: 2-6 hours (at your own pace)

Essential Keybindings#

Get started with these core keybindings:

Action	Keybinding
File explorer	`<Space>ne`
Find files	`<Space>fp`
Search text	`<Space>fs`
Go to definition	`gd`
Find references	`gr`
Show documentation	`K`
Code actions	`<Space>ca`
Rename symbol	`<Space>rn`
Debug breakpoint	`<Space>db`

Java-Specific#

Action	Keybinding
Run tests	`<Space>jt`

Rust-Specific#

Action	Keybinding
Rust code actions	`<Space>cR`
Rust debuggables	`<Space>dr`

Note: <Space> is the leader key (spacebar).

Need Help?#

Vim basics: Run :Tutor in Neovim for interactive Vim tutorial
Neovim help: Type :help <topic> (e.g., :help buffers)
Check health: Run :checkhealth to diagnose issues
LSP status: Run :LspInfo to check language server

Next Steps#

Start the Tutorial for guided learning
View Quick Reference for keybinding reference
Check Installation if you haven’t set up yet

Happy coding! 🚀