Building IDE interactions
Likely, you are familiar with the code fixes and refactorings that your IDE offers via the screwdriver or lightbulb icons in the editor. Most of these code actions have been programmed by the manufacturer of your IDE.
In this chapter, we will guide you on how to add your own actions to the screwdriver or lightbulb menus and integrate them with the other features of Metalama.
Benefits
Building custom IDE interactions for your architecture and team offers the following benefits:
- Fewer keystrokes: Developers can save typing time and effort.
- Fewer documentation lookups: A code fix provides implicit implementation guidance, eliminating the need for team members to refer to the documentation to fix the custom warning or error reported by your aspect.
- Improved team alignment: By providing live templates for frequently occurring implementation scenarios, you encourage the team to follow common development patterns. This practice leads to a more consistent codebase.
- Higher developer productivity: By providing developers with custom code fixes relevant to their current code, you can enhance their productivity.
In this chapter
This chapter includes the following articles:
| Article | Description |
|---|---|
| Exposing an aspect as a live template | This article demonstrates how to expose an aspect as a code refactoring that can be applied directly to source code, instead of the executable code in the background. |
| Offering code fixes and refactorings | This article explains how aspects and validators can suggest code fixes and refactorings. |