Give it a try. Lua is easy and the api has good documentation. There's plenty of good widgets to use as examples. And if you have any questions just ask.
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I've based my theme on sometimes I found but yes, I heavily adapted it. Theming is simple, awesome is flexible but not very pretty. It's more about usbility. Easily define rules for specific windows, powerful keybindings and so one. For example my config defects if I'm using external monitor or not and changes the widgets accordingly. It's just one if in the config. I don't think it's possible at all in gnome.
Oh my, yes. The benefit is that one you figure it out it's super easy to create widgets. I wrote from 0 or adapted my own widgets for apt, Spotify, notes, timer, weather alerts... Basic plugins (like system monitor, battery, volume) you can just find online but when you need something custom is real easy. For example I wanted something to alert me when my pihole is down. 30 minutes of scripting and it's in my tray.
I tried arch once and Netflix and my printer didn't work. Doesn't it use some alternative c library or something?
Debian with awesome at home. Fedora with cinnamon at work.
I don't think is the same. I've used pressure cooker with induction plate and it's just not as easy and precise as instapot
I have taco tortillas. What do I put inside? Any good recipes?
InstaPot. It makes a lot of things so much easier to cook. Rice, lentils, potatoes, eggs... I use it mostly for that. No need to stand there stirring, looking at the clock. Fire and forget and always perfectly cooked.
Cover my feathers in wax like substance from my ass glands. Once I'm all waxed up I go for a swim.
In 10 years: congratulations, you won. Here's 5% of the profits we made on this which after the lawyer's fees comes down to... $5 each. Enjoy.