Tyler Sloane 1/11/2025

Exploring Zellij + Helix

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The article details a developer's transition from a long-term Emacs setup to using the Helix code editor and Zellij terminal multiplexer. It compares the tools, explains Zellij's role as a Tmux alternative for managing terminal sessions, and describes Helix's unique selection-first philosophy versus Vim. The author discusses the advantages of a simpler, faster setup while acknowledging features they occasionally miss from Emacs.

Exploring Zellij + Helix

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