Slap: Terminal-based text editor
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Re: Slap: Terminal-based text editor
#2What I like about the project is that it is written in JavaScript and open source.
But this:
a Sublime-like file sidebar
What is with the proliferation of these "Sublime-like" editors lately ? Can't they just stand on their own ? This really looks like a nice project and I don't see the need to pitch it with "Sublime like" features.
Also, I assume that a "Sublime-like" editor has at least some of the Sublime Text plugin capabilities. I've seen no mention of plugins on the project page.
Love this quote too:
... many other features that will make you leave nano, vim, and emacs behindRe: Slap: Terminal-based text editor
#3This is so freakin cool. I assume you will receive a lot of criticism from VIM die-hards for your key bindings. But I love it.
Good job!
Re: Slap: Terminal-based text editor
#4Requires node.js ...
EDIT: oops I'm getting downvoted, sorry for mentioning the platform. For the record, I think that JavaScript is the perfect choice of language for a terminal text editor. I can't think of a single better language and platform.
:|
Re: Slap: Terminal-based text editor
#5Requires node.js ... EDIT: oops I'm getting downvoted, sorry for mentioning the platform. For the record, I think that JavaScript is the perfect choice of language for a terminal text editor. I can't think of a single better language and platform. :|
What's the problem with that?
Re: Slap: Terminal-based text editor
#6Requires node.js ... EDIT: oops I'm getting downvoted, sorry for mentioning the platform. For the record, I think that JavaScript is the perfect choice of language for a terminal text editor. I can't think of a single better language and platform. :|
That's because it is written in JavaScript and you need a way to interpret JS on your machine.
I suppose it should be possible to build a self contained executable, similarly with what node-webkit does.
Re: Slap: Terminal-based text editor
#7What options are out there for mouse integration on regular console vim? Or is it best to just run gVim/MacVim/etc?
Re: Slap: Terminal-based text editor
#8What I like about the project is that it is written in JavaScript and open source. But this: a Sublime-like file sidebar You could as well say, a VIM like sidebar if you install the proper plugin. There is nothing "Sublime-like" about a sidebar, TextMate had this earlier, other editors too. What is with the proliferation of these "Sublime-like" editors lately ? Can't they just stand on their own ? This really looks l…
> Sublime-like
Isn't that just VIM anyway?
Re: Slap: Terminal-based text editor
#9What I like about the project is that it is written in JavaScript and open source. But this: a Sublime-like file sidebar You could as well say, a VIM like sidebar if you install the proper plugin. There is nothing "Sublime-like" about a sidebar, TextMate had this earlier, other editors too. What is with the proliferation of these "Sublime-like" editors lately ? Can't they just stand on their own ? This really looks l…
"... many other features that will make you leave nano, vim, and emacs behind"
Well, those three are basically identical, right?
Re: Slap: Terminal-based text editor
#10What I like about the project is that it is written in JavaScript and open source. But this: a Sublime-like file sidebar You could as well say, a VIM like sidebar if you install the proper plugin. There is nothing "Sublime-like" about a sidebar, TextMate had this earlier, other editors too. What is with the proliferation of these "Sublime-like" editors lately ? Can't they just stand on their own ? This really looks l…
> Sublime-like Isn't that just VIM anyway?
I think Sublime Text was more influenced by TextMate than VIM. (I know that ST has a VIM like mode, vintage mode if I remember correctly).