code_runner.nvim VS nvim-dap

I used to use this plugin: https://github.com/CRAG666/code_runner.nvim ... up until I realized that I could just run my code from the terminal without the need of a plugin for that

I would recommend the Neovim from Scratch series on Youtube with the addition of the code_runner.nvim plugin. It's a good config that will teach you a lot about configuring Neovim. code_runner.nvim is a nice addition, especially for a university student. Good luck!

You should be able to use code_runner.nvim. I only say "should" because I've never tried to install it with vim-plug. Obviously, you shouldn't have any issue getting it ip and running. It has some default configurations for languages which will suit your use case just fine. You can specify how you want the code_runner window to open.

You can check this plugin out. I use it an like it a lot. Some people are currently having problems with it, but I think it's mainly people new to Neovim entirely. I've responded to a couple of issues to see if I could help out. Happy to help with setup if needed.

This plugin is the way to go. Is very simple and yet very powerful. Dies exactly what you want.

Hi!! You can try using https://github.com/CRAG666/code_runner.nvim . It is fairly easy to setup.

I've just got https://github.com/CRAG666/code_runner.nvim working but the file needs to be saved before I can run to see changes, & I cant save while the plugin is open in the term. Does anyone know of a solution?

I have set up astrovim & I am trying to add this plugin https://github.com/CRAG666/code_runner.nvim

How about this?

There are DAP extensions for both Vim (e.g. https://github.com/puremourning/vimspector) and NeoVim (https://github.com/mfussenegger/nvim-dap). I can't speak as to the experience in detail (I think I briefly played with nvim-dap a year or two ago), but I suspect that for most it will be good enough.

https://github.com/mfussenegger/nvim-dap/issues/1062 https://github.com/mfussenegger/nvim-dap/issues/737

Also, you can set up debugger integration with https://github.com/mfussenegger/nvim-dap .

You could use nvim-dap with nvim-dap-python.

I'd suggest starting with a Neovim distro that makes things work for you and as you get familiar you can transition to a more custom configuration as you see fit. If you want to do it by yourself then the most popular plugin for debugging in Neovim is nvim-dap and there is also an extension for Python to give you a more ready to go config instead of doing it yourself. You should read the docs of those 2 to see how you should customize accordingly your configuration.

(neovim only) nvim-dap

https://github.com/mfussenegger/nvim-dap + https://github.com/theHamsta/nvim-dap-virtual-text should be able to do it, I think?

If you want to debug types in TypeScript, you could use marilari88/twoslash-queries.nvim. If you would like to debug TypeScript/JavaScript code, then you need mfussenegger/nvim-dap, you could read this article: Debugging using DAP to understand how to set up it.