Linkarzu | Neovim, macOS, Emacs, Linux, Terminals and more. Lazar Nikolov Shares His Favorite Neovim Plugins & Dev Setup
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May 5, 2025 Lazar Nikolov, a Toronto-based software engineer, educator, and YouTuber, shares his insights on optimizing development setups. He recalls his journey from using VS Code to customizing Neovim for greater speed. Topics include his favorite Neovim plugins, like overseer.nvim, and personal preferences for macOS applications and terminal tools. Lazar also chats about the impact of AI in coding workflows and playful grooming banter that adds a light touch. Tune in for tech tips and anecdotes that could elevate your coding game!
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Lazar's YouTube Journey
- Lazar Nikolov started by live streaming on Twitch during COVID before creating structured YouTube videos.
- He prefers recording when inspired instead of following a strict upload schedule to enjoy content creation.
Music Taste Rooted in Heritage
- Lazar grew up in Macedonia where folk music with odd timings influenced his taste.
- This background made him appreciate bands like Tool, known for complex rhythms.
Switch to macOS for iOS Dev
- Lazar started with Windows but switched to macOS after buying a Mac Mini to pursue iOS development.
- Since 2015, macOS has been his preferred OS for work and development.
