Neovim is an open-source text editor that builds upon the foundations of Vim, introducing enhancements to its architecture and user experience. It aims to modernize Vim by providing better plugin support, an improved user interface, and features like asynchronous job control, which allows for non-blocking operations. This enables developers to run background tasks, such as linting or file system checks, without interrupting their workflow. Neovim supports a variety of programming languages and offers extensive customization through its configuration files and a rich ecosystem of plugins. Its compatibility with existing Vim plugins and configurations makes it an appealing choice for Vim users looking for a more powerful and flexible editing experience. Additionally, Neovim’s focus on extensibility and community contributions fosters continuous improvement and innovation within the editor. For this, they have even moved away from the archaic VimScript to Lua Programming to bring in advanced configuration capabilities in NeoVim.