Atom Setup

This repository describes how I set up my Atom text editor.

Getting Started

1. Install sync-settings
2. Add GistID and Access Token to sync-settings.
3. Hit ⇧ ⌘ P and type sync-settings:backup 🚀

Tools

Must have packages that enhance the power of Atom.

• Minimap - A preview of the full source code.
• EditorConfig - Helps developers maintain consistent coding styles between different editors.
• FileIcons - Changes the icon for files in the Tree View and Tabs to reflect the file's type.
• Linter - A Base Linter with Cow Powers.
• Sync-Settings - Synchronize settings, keymaps, user styles, init script, snippets and installed packages across Atom instances.

Packages

Improving Atom's capabilities.

• Atom Clock - Display a clock in the status bar.
• Color Picker - A Color Picker for Atom.
• Emmet - The essential tool for web developers.
• git-blame - Toggle git-blame annotations for the current file in the gutter of atom editor.
• Pigments - A package to display colors in project and files.
• Set Syntax - Easy Command Palette commands for setting the syntax of the current file.
• Travis CI Status - Add Travis CI status of the project to the Atom status bar.
• Sublime Column Selection - Enable Sublime style 'Column Selection.
• Highlight Selected - Highlights the current word selected when double clicking.

Languages

• Language Babel.

UI

Customizing the look and feel of the editor.

Themes

• One Dark

Syntax

• Sprinkles Syntax - A sprinkled dark syntax theme with vibrant pops of colors.

Learning Resources

Resources to learn the power of Atom.

• Atom Flight Manual - A book that covers everything from getting off the ground to replacing the engine.
• Atom Editor Tutorials - Atom editor tutorials by LevelUpTuts