Implement an IDE-like experience in the modded client. #1

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opened 2020-06-23 19:31:41 +01:00 by NGnius · 0 comments

NGnius commented

2020-06-23 19:31:41 +01:00

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To get the best of both worlds, GamecraftScripting should have an IDE built in.
In my opinion, the most important tools to have are:

Text editor*
Extended debug info*
(done) Descriptive Python error messages
GamecraftModding API reference (like to https://api.exmods.org at least)

Text Editor specifics:

Overlay UI for text entry
Use text blocks?
Python autocomplete
GamecraftModdingAPI autocomplete

Extended Debug Info specifics (in F3 menu):

Currently executing script
Python version info
Looking at block (id, type, colour, position, signal info)
Block in hand (type)
Active mods (list of name, version)

Writing code is so much more enjoyable when you have tools to help you out. Integrated Development Environments do a good job of providing helpful tools, but running a separate IDE alongside Gamecraft is resource-intensive and the IDE won't be able to provide important GC-specific tooling. To get the best of both worlds, GamecraftScripting should have an IDE built in. In my opinion, the most important tools to have are: - Text editor\* - Extended debug info\* - (done) Descriptive Python error messages - GamecraftModding API reference (like to https://api.exmods.org at least) Text Editor specifics: - Overlay UI for text entry - Use text blocks? - Python autocomplete - GamecraftModdingAPI autocomplete Extended Debug Info specifics (in F3 menu): - Currently executing script - Python version info - Looking at block (id, type, colour, position, signal info) - Block in hand (type) - Active mods (list of name, version)