Is there something I have to do to enable the initial loading screen?

[greensourcecode]

I would like the ability to select new file, load file, etc
I would also like the terminal and filetree to open like in this screenshot:

Sorry if this is a very novice question. If I'm not chad enough for NVIM yet I'll understand. . .

I do somewhat understand how NVIM works with Lua and a bit of Lua as well. I'm assuming I have to mess with the maybe the init.lua but I'm not sure how to accomplish these things and if it is any different than vanilla nvim.

[siduck]

@greensourcecode read the config docs to enable dashboard c:

[greensourcecode]

I actually did figure the dashboard. Thank you for letting me know what I was looking for. I'm going to figure out the terminal / file tree / explorer thing tomorrow morning and make sure I can get it set up correctly. Then I will share my findings and mark this answered 😎🤙

[greensourcecode]

What I was looking for what called the "dashboard"

So a better way of asking the question would have been "how do I enable the dashboard?"

or "How do I make my nv-chad look more like the screenshots?"

I was able to do so by adding the following to my (custom) chadrc.lua file:

local M = {}

M.plugins = {
   user = {
      ["goolord/alpha-nvim"] = {
         disable = false,
      },
   },
}

return M

I found this information in the documentation here.

I am learning to code on and older computer and I feel NVIM is my best option. I'm hoping nv-chad helps me get over the learning curve.

Thank you @siduck for your help sir 😎 😎

Sorry for silly questions

[siduck]

@greensourcecode ask these stuffs on our community servers (discord or matrix) or telegram group. Check readme badge for link. I'll help there :)