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Why Emacs itself is my “favourite Emacs package”
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In this video blog I talk about the persistent question of “the killer app” that gets asked in the Emacs community. I explain why I think the identification of a single package is often not enough to appreciate the true value proposition of Emacs. My case emphasises the importance of workflows; workflows that typically combine lots of distinct tools and benefit from core Emacs attributes. It is the whole system that matters, because all those packages—in their given combinations—make up our day-to-day computing experience with Emacs. The text of the presentation is written in org-mode notation and is reproduced below. Also check my Emacs configuration file, from where you can get the code I use: https://protesilaos.com/emacs/dotemacs . #+TITLE: Vlog: Emacs is my “favourite Emacs package” #+AUTHOR: Protesilaos Stavrou · protesilaos.com * Getting into the Emacs mindset I will to talk to you about my approach to a recurring topic in the Emacs community, best encapsulated in this question: /What is your favourite package?/ Similar formulations: + What is the one thing that makes Emacs indispensable to you? + Which is Emacs' killer app? Such questions can lead us to valuable findings. T…
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Protesilaos Stavrou
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