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Does emacs startup time ACTUALLY matter?

Joshua Blais 2,342 2 weeks ago
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I discuss my thoughts on startup time, how most compare emacs to neovim and are disappointed, and why I don't think it matters so much. Resources in the video: Bozhidar Batsov's Post: https://batsov.com/articles/2025/04/07/emacs-startup-time-does-not-matter/ Reddit discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/emacs/comments/1jtja9s/emacs_startup_time_doesnt_matter/ My post: https://joshblais.com/posts/does-emacs-startup-time-matter/ Dotfiles: https://github.com/jblais493/dotfiles My Setup: Thinkpad t14s Gen 3 - https://amzn.to/3WxfOwi Majexstand - https://amzn.to/3ydquZd Chocofi Keyboard - https://shop.beekeeb.com/product/presoldered-chocofi-split-keyboard/ Ulanzi Superclamp - https://amzn.to/3SwVv12 Logitech MX Ergo - https://amzn.to/4dqzetJ Shure SM7B - https://amzn.to/3LMzMyr Audient ID4 Mkii - https://amzn.to/3Sz9e7A Anker 100w GaN Charger - https://amzn.to/3LKH99A Cables - https://amzn.to/3WvIjdX Moondrop Kato - https://amzn.to/46xsUyd Ulanzi Tripod - https://amzn.to/4cc3szN Want to support the channel? Buymeacoffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/joshuablais or Check out my book here: https://mountainthebook.com My website: https://joshblais.com Github: https://github.com/jblais493/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/realjoshuablais Instagra: https://instagram.com/joshuablais These links help to support the channel so I can make more content that resonates with you!

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