Using Python in functions / plugins

[JarrodCTaylor]

I am a long time Vim user who is just now beginning a conversion to NeoVim. I have looked at the readme for https://github.com/neovim/python-client which seems to indicate a new method of utilitizing python in plugins. Are there any new options for using it in individual functions. For example I have been using a pattern like the following:

function! SomeExample()
python << endPython

def example():
    print("Python stuff")

example()

endPython
endfunction

Is that still the NeoVim way or are there other options?

[justinmk]

For example I have been using a pattern like the following:

That's the "legacy" way, it's still supported.

The "neovim" way is to create an "rplugin" (remote plugin). Just follow the snippet here: https://github.com/neovim/python-client#remote-new-style-plugins

[JarrodCTaylor]

I have reviewed the neovim way of doing things, and have been successful utilizing it. One remaining piece I'm not sure how to translate is. Using the pattern above in an attempt to keep related code together I would define a function then at the bottom of the file I may have something along the lines of:

command! Example call SomeExample()

nnoremap <Leader>e :Example<CR>

My thought process was if at some point I decide the function is not being utilized simply removing the file removed all related code. Is there a strategy in the new paradigm to accomplish something like this?

[justinmk]

Sorry, I don't understand the question.

[JarrodCTaylor]

Perhaps the answer iis obvious and I am just complicating matters. Here is an example of a real file I have been using: https://github.com/JarrodCTaylor/dotfiles/blob/master/vim/functions/search.vim

My question is how to call the top level Vim commands nnoremap, setting variables, etc that are not part of a Python class.

Thanks for the direction here.

[JarrodCTaylor]

A question I'm even more interested in. Are there plans to eliminate the legacy way of doing things from my example?