Explore a comprehensive introduction to rde Emacs in this 24-minute conference talk from EmacsConf 2022. Delve into the challenges of Emacs configuration and learn about functional package managers, Guix Home, and the rde framework. Discover how to create a vanilla-flavored Emacs setup, remove features, and enable specific functionalities. Follow along as the speaker demonstrates a small Emacs configuration and explains the multiple steps involved in customizing your environment. Gain insights into the benefits of using rde for managing your Emacs setup and understand how it can streamline your workflow.