The Basics of Emacs Configuration

In this video, I explain the basics of configuring the ultra-powerful productivity tool called Emacs. We'll discuss how to set configuration variables and enable new functionality, all while gaining a basic understanding of Emacs Lisp. This is the first video in a series where I'll show you how to build a complete Emacs configuration using only functionality that comes with it! SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: 👕 https://store.systemcrafters.net 👍 https://systemcrafters.net/support-the-channel 🌐 Buy a domain with Namecheap: https://namecheap.pxf.io/NK0yXK SHOW NOTES: https://systemcrafters.net/emacs-from-scratch/basics-of-emacs-configuration/ RELATED VIDEOS: - The Absolute Beginners' Guide to Emacs: https://youtu.be/48JlgiBpw_I - Learning Emacs Lisp Fundamentals: https://youtu.be/RQK_DaaX34Q CHAPTERS: - 00:00 Intro - 00:25 Getting started - 01:43 Where is the configuration? - 05:08 The basics of configuration - 05:26 Setting configuration variables - 10:37 Setting variables without restarting Emacs - 13:12 Enabling or disabling features - 16:10 Setting the theme - 18:34 How to find more things to configure - 22:45 Try it out! MY CONFIGURATION: https://config.daviwil.com https://config.daviwil.com/emacs https://config.daviwil.com/systems (Guix) JOIN THE COMMUNITY: http://systemcrafters.chat https://twitter.com/SystemCrafters OTHER SERIES: - Emacs Essentials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48JlgiBpw_I&list=PLEoMzSkcN8oPZvSdewHG8uApD7THlLLCV - Emacs From Scratch (2020 Version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74zOY-vgkyw&list=PLEoMzSkcN8oPH1au7H6B7bBJ4ZO7BXjSZ - Emacs Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKTKmE1wLyw&list=PLEoMzSkcN8oMHJ6Xil1YdnYtlWd5hHZql - Emacs Desktop Environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7xB2fFk1tQ&list=PLEoMzSkcN8oNPbEMYEtswOVTvq7CVddCS - Emacs IDE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-NAM9U5JYE&list=PLEoMzSkcN8oNvsrtk_iZSb94krGRofFjN - Emacs Mail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZRyEhi4y44&list=PLEoMzSkcN8oM-kA19xOQc8s0gr0PpFGJQ - Learning Emacs Lisp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQK_DaaX34Q&list=PLEoMzSkcN8oPQtn7FQEF3D7sroZbXuPZ7 - Craft Your System with GNU Guix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBaqOK75cho&list=PLEoMzSkcN8oNxnj7jm5V2ZcGc52002pQU CREDITS: Photo by Sergey Pesterev on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/JV78PVf3gGI Coriolis Effect by logos feat. stefsax, licensed Creative Commons 3.0 CC-BY http://ccmixter.org/files/mseq/26296 reNovation by airtone, licensed Creative Commons 3.0 CC-BY http://ccmixter.org/files/airtone/60674 ukeSounds by airtone, licensed Creative Commons 3.0 CC-BY http://ccmixter.org/files/airtone/32655 Between Worlds (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter, licensed Creative Commons 3.0 CC-BY http://ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/56664