Perfect Code Formatting with conform.nvim | Neovim Configuration from Scratch Part 5

In this fifth installment of our Neovim series, we implement automatic code formatting using conform.nvim - a powerful plugin that integrates with both dedicated formatters and our previously configured LSP servers. I'll guide you through setting up conform.nvim to automatically select the right formatter based on file type, with intelligent fallbacks that prioritize dedicated formatters but use LSP formatting when needed. We'll create autocommands that trigger formatting whenever you save a file, eliminating manual formatting steps and ensuring consistently styled code with zero effort. By the end, your Neovim setup will automatically handle code formatting across your entire technology stack, bringing another professional IDE feature into your customized environment while maintaining the speed and flexibility that makes Neovim so powerful. All configuration files demonstrated in this episode are available on GitHub: https://github.com/jakobwesthoff/nvim-from-scratch/tree/session/05 Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:11 - Install conform.nvim 03:36 - Configure conform.nvim 08:35 - Calling conform.format() 09:58 - Using a Keybinding for Formatting 11:56 - Format on Save 15:00 - Fallback on LSP for Formatting 16:23 - Checking for installed Formatters 18:00 - Installing Formatters 22:09 - Use the auto installed prettierd 24:02 - Adding a new language to be formatted 25:04 - LSP as a Fallback in Action 28:01 - Project based Formatter Configuration 29:08 - Excursion: Display Hidden Files with oil.nvim 30:08 - Back to: Project based Formatter Configuration 31:46 - Future Outlook