Meddle is a text editor for programmers that offers semantic details of edited text.
If you're a programmer looking for a comprehensive text editor, Meddle might just be the solution you've been looking for. With its ability to maintain a complete parse tree of the code being edited, Meddle offers valuable semantic information, such as the ability to distinguish between references to global variables, local variables, and parameters. This feature alone can save you a ton of time and hassle in the programming process.
One caveat to keep in mind is that, as of now, Meddle only supports C source and header files. However, the process of converting the YACC source file to accommodate other languages should be relatively straightforward, so there's hope for the future.
That being said, there are limitations to keep in mind when using Meddle. For one, as mentioned above, the editor is currently limited to C source and header files. Additionally, while Meddle can differentiate between different types of identifiers (such as global variables and functions), it doesn't recognize identifiers defined outside of the current file. There's also no support for type definitions or preprocessor directives, which may be a dealbreaker for some users.
One bug to be aware of is that there may be issues with pasting text from external programs, likely due to a bug with Qt4. It's not a dealbreaker, but it's something to keep in mind.
Overall, Meddle is a solid option for programmers who need a text editor that can provide semantic information and help streamline the programming process.
One caveat to keep in mind is that, as of now, Meddle only supports C source and header files. However, the process of converting the YACC source file to accommodate other languages should be relatively straightforward, so there's hope for the future.
That being said, there are limitations to keep in mind when using Meddle. For one, as mentioned above, the editor is currently limited to C source and header files. Additionally, while Meddle can differentiate between different types of identifiers (such as global variables and functions), it doesn't recognize identifiers defined outside of the current file. There's also no support for type definitions or preprocessor directives, which may be a dealbreaker for some users.
One bug to be aware of is that there may be issues with pasting text from external programs, likely due to a bug with Qt4. It's not a dealbreaker, but it's something to keep in mind.
Overall, Meddle is a solid option for programmers who need a text editor that can provide semantic information and help streamline the programming process.
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