Feature Request: Enhancements to Improve User Experience in the Python Code Editor

[Dev-Hassaan]

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Feature Request: Enhancements to Improve User Experience in the Python Code Editor

Existing Features

The current version of the editor includes the following features:

File Menu

• Save
• Run Code
• Run Pyline
• Exit

Edit Menu

• Cut
• Copy
• Paste
• Find and Replace
• Jump to Line

Tools Menu

• Tools
• Deployment Tools
• Customize
• Git

Help Menu

• Homepage
• About
• Docs

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Identified Problems

While the editor offers some useful features, there are several problematic aspects that impact usability:

1. Confusing Features:

   • "Run Pyline" is unclear and lacks explanation or documentation.
   • The "Tools" option is vague and doesn't specify its purpose.
   • "Deployment Tools" is ambiguous and seems unrelated to the primary function of the editor.

2. User Experience Issues:

   • Files can be added, but there is no way to delete or edit them.
   • The editor allows typing, but there is no blinking cursor or support for arrow key navigation.
   • New files can be opened but cannot be closed.
   • The editor crashes when a file with an unsupported extension is added.

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Recommendations for Improvement

To provide a better user experience and align with modern coding standards, the following changes are recommended:

1. Basic File Management:

   • Add options to delete, rename, and edit files.
   • Allow users to open folders or files from other directories.
   • Support reordering, searching, and closing files.

2. Enhance Coding Workflow:

   • Introduce a visible, blinking cursor in the editor.
   • Enable navigation with arrow keys and shortcuts for efficient coding.
   • Ensure the editor gracefully handles unsupported file extensions.

3. Improved Usability:

   • Automatically add a .py extension when users create a file without specifying an extension.
   • Provide a clear indicator for unsaved changes and include an auto-save feature.

4. Customization Options:

   • Allow users to select themes for a more personalized and visually appealing experience.
   • Take inspiration from IDEs like Visual Studio Code for features and extensibility.

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Feature Requests

To address the above issues, I propose adding the following features:

1. File Management:

   • Add, delete, rename, and reorder files.
   • Open files or folders from other directories.
   • Support file diff and search functionalities.

2. Editor Navigation:

   • Add a visible cursor and enable navigation with arrow keys.
   • Provide shortcuts for better productivity.

3. Customization:

   • Include pre-made themes for better aesthetics.

4. File State Management:

   • Show an indicator for unsaved changes.
   • Implement auto-save to reduce the risk of losing work.

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[github-actions]

Whoa! Thanks for another contribution!

[mostypc123]

very good feature request but themes are already there check src/theme.xcfg

[Dev-Hassaan]

@mostypc123 Yes but if you ever tried vs code it gives pre-mede themes which allows the user to change the themes for example

• Dark Theme
• Light Theme
• Day Owl
• Night Owl

You get the point ☝️

[Dev-Hassaan]

I am talking about this, look at the vs code theme switching

[mostypc123]

yeah ik thats just a solution made in a hour will try to make it like that