Emacs as a Highschooler: How It Changed My Life
summary
A high school senior adopts Emacs with evil mode and org to solve real note-taking and data-control problems, builds a 2000+ line org literate config, and now runs 90% of computer work inside Emacs. Uses org-agenda, LaTeX fragments, helm, mu4e-style mail integration, and programs in Python, Elisp and Java; consolidates notes into a single searchable org file and exports essays to LaTeX. Claims steep early learning eased by vim bindings and the reference sheet and plans to publish a few packages.
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chapters (5)
- 0:00Introduction and background
- 1:07Discovering Emacs and org mode
- 3:57Learning curve and transition
- 6:06Emacs as a lifesaver in high school
- 9:15Reflection and future plans
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