Suggestion: Turn this IDE into VS Code extensions

[Ralms]

Hi there,

Just found out about this IDE, however is a really hard sell to stop using an IDE with many other functionalities and customization just for a couple features.

Currently it's possible to have a real time view of the end product, however the Component Tree would be a cool thing to have.

Have the team considered flipping this project into a very good VS Code extension?

Thanks.

[EP36]

Hi @Ralms, while a VSC extension would be a neat project we are not looking to compete with VSC. We built this application with React developers in mind. The application itself builds a stronger narrative and grows us more as software engineers and that was our overall goal. You are more than welcome to take this application and turn it into a VS Code extension as this is an open source project.

[gaui]

Hi @Ralms, while a VSC extension would be a neat project we are not looking to compete with VSC.

This doesn't make any sense. By creating a new IDE, you are competing with VSC. Extension would not compete with them.

[Ralms]

Hi @Ralms, while a VSC extension would be a neat project we are not looking to compete with VSC.

This doesn't make any sense. By creating a new IDE, you are competing with VSC. Extension would not compete with them.

I'm happy to know that I'm not alone thinking this :)

[EP36]

@gaui By building a dedicated IDE, we are not limited to the scope of VSC. Again, you are welcome to take this application and turn it into a VS Code extension if that's what you are more comfortable with.

[Ralms]

@EP36 I'm just providing my personal opinion.
The scope of VSC is pretty wide, from what is shown on the Reactide website, I can't see of anything you can't do in VSC. There are some pretty advanced extensions out there with previewers and everything for other scenarios.

Also, you are requesting the same to your users in regards to the 'scope' limitation, by picking Reactide as an IDE I'm limiting myself to the scope of Reactide, being forced to abandon around 15 extensions that help on day to day :)

Creating a side project to convert Reactide will split the community, not sure if that is the best decision.

Just some things to consider.