JSEdit is a cutting-edge development environment that integrates JavaScript's versatility with the robustness of Java
and the power of GraalVM. The project combines a virtual file system, an operating system, and a virtual machine to
provide a rich development and runtime experience.
The virtual file system mimics a real-world file system, offering capabilities such as creating, moving, renaming, and deleting files and folders. The state of the file system is persistently stored on a 'disk' file - a serialized object that encapsulates everything needed to boot up an environment's workspace. This includes files, folders, and editor preferences like the last opened file and more. Furthermore, a custom file system allows importing of files within your virtual file system, enhancing the overall user experience.
The Operating System acts as a bridge between the virtual file system and the virtual machine, enabling seamless interaction between file storage and execution. It exposes key events like 'clear' and 'log', thereby facilitating direct communication between JavaScript code and the operating system. The 'clear' event enables the editor console to be emptied, and the 'log' event provides a powerful logging method.
At the core of JSEdit, the Virtual Machine houses a context used for source code evaluation, error handling, and
communication between JavaScript and Java. This tight integration allows for rich interaction and extensibility, pushing
the boundaries of traditional development environments.
We are working on incorporating a fully-fledged LSP client to enable advanced code analysis features such as debugging, code completion, and usage finding. The LSP client will interact with GraalVM's built-in LSP server, effectively harnessing the capabilities of this powerful JVM.
Another exciting enhancement in the pipeline is the introduction of a plugin system. This system will allow JavaScript code to modify the editor itself, adding an extra layer of customization and functionality enhancements. Users will be able to change themes, add windows, and perform any other tasks expected from a full-fledged development environment plugin system, like in VS Code.
The project is continuously evolving, and more exciting features and enhancements are on the way!
To get started with JSEdit, you need to have to do the following:
git clone https://github.com/MrManiacc/jsedit.gitcd jsedit./gradlew run
It's important to note that if you're running the application on Mac you need to add the VM
argument -XstartOnFirstThread to the run configuration.
We welcome contributions from the community.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
For any queries, feel free to reach us at:
- Discord (best contact) -
dooZyz#4822 - Email -
jamess.raynorr@gmail.com
