The Project Explorer Script is a versatile Bash script designed to simplify the navigation and exploration of project directories within a specified root directory. Whether you're working on a complex software project with multiple layers or organizing various projects in a structured manner, this script helps you quickly find and access the project you're looking for.
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Interactive Exploration: The script provides an interactive way to explore your projects, presenting a structured view of project folders based on layers.
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Easy Navigation: With a simple command-line interface, you can easily navigate through different layers of projects to locate the one you need.
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Integrated with VSCode: The script includes an option to open the found project directly in Visual Studio Code for seamless editing and development.
- Navigate to the Root Directory:
./project_explorer.sh
This command will display a list of available projects within the root directory.
- Search for a Specific Project:
./project_explorer.sh project_name
Replace project_name with the name of the project you're searching for. The script will recursively search for the project within the specified root directory and its subdirectories.
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Explore Projects Interactively: The script organizes projects into layers, providing an interactive interface to explore and navigate through different levels of project directories.
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Open Project in VSCode: After finding the desired project, the script offers an option to open it directly in Visual Studio Code using the code . command.
The script is organized into functions, each serving a specific purpose:
no_args: Handles the case when required arguments are missing.print_usage: Displays a concise usage message.list_layer_1_folders: Lists all layer 1 folders from the root directory.list_layer_2_folders: Lists all layer 2 folders inside a given layer 1 folder.loop_over_layer_1_folders: Loops over the first layer list and prints names with an index.list_files_and_directories: Lists files and directories within a folder.search_project: Performs a recursive search and changes into the found directory.
The script relies on basic Bash functionality and does not have external dependencies. It should work on most Unix-like systems.