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Re: A keyboard controlled code editor, how difficult would that be?

Posted by Thierry Goubier on Sep 21, 2015; 7:20pm
URL: https://forum.world.st/A-keyboard-controlled-code-editor-how-difficult-would-that-be-tp4851368p4851379.html

Le 21/09/2015 20:57, Stephan Eggermont a écrit :

> When experienced (non-smalltalk) developers come to Pharo, they often
> complain about the (perceived) lack of keyboard control. Spotter has
> made it easy to open new browsers and inspectors, but navigating between
> all the open windows is still mostly done with the mouse.
>
> What would happen if we create an state-full interface, showing code as
> cards, and explicitly switch between navigating and editing?
>
> https://vimeo.com/139960287
>
> Drag some methods to the code panel, click on it and start editing.
> Esc switches between navigation and editing, when navigating switches
> enter between the collapsed and expanded view of a card. The arrow keys
> select other cards, and using shift a card can be moved.

Interesting. Shows a different side of the code as well, not only
keyboard navigation, IMO.

Thierry

> How much code do we need for that? Well, the prototype fits in 6 columns
> on an UHD screen.
>
> Gofer it
>    smalltalkhubUser: 'StephanEggermont' project: 'Documentation';
>    configurationOf: 'NewUI';
>    load.
>
> CodePanel new openInWindowLabeled: 'CodePanel'
>
> What needs fixing: navigating over empty columns.
>
> Stephan
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