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I've always used emacs for small projects (and Visual Studio for large ones). I was wondering what the alternatives are for handling a directory structure within emacs, something like the solution explorer in VS. Thank you.
You should also have a look at eproject for something that's more lightweight while also allowing you do to some pretty cool stuff (like project-specific config settings, etc.)
ECB, the Emacs Code Browser, which is built on CEDET, if I am not mistaken, is one you should look at.
Myself, I've always found that I get by well enough using etags and ido-mode. You might also want to look at Speedbar (part of CEDET) as a halfway house between more minimalist solutions and ECB.
I don't use it myself, but it sounds like CEDET is what you are looking for:
Emacs already is a great environment for writing software, but there are additional areas that need improvement. Many new ideas for integrated environments have been developed in newer products, such as Microsoft's Visual environment, JBuilder, or Eclipse. CEDET is a project which implements several advanced features developers have come to expect from an Editor.
The Emacs wiki also has this page with some tips for IDE users.
See also: http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/Icicles_-_Support_for_Projects.
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The SciTE editor comes with the Ruby installer, and it's just a generic code editor. I installed FreeRIDE but it seems a little buggy; it actually just crashed on me for no reason. :(
So my question is...
What IDE / Editor do you use for Ruby on Windows? What are the best editors out there?
Netbeans IDE is quite good.
You can use either Eclipse with the Aptana Plugin and then install the Aptana RadRails plugin or you can use Aptana as a stand-alone application.
I like to use Eclipse with the Aptana plugins because Aptana seems to provide the best support for HTML, Javascript, and CSS that I've seen in an Eclipse plugin, and you still get the full benefit of using the core Eclipse application.
E-Texteditor is great.
Farawla code editor.
Disclaimer: I built it.
i think sublime text editor is best for pure ruby files.
its lite and fast.
I have been using Notepad++ for a while now. It has the basic features I want:
Drag & Drop file opening.
Detects changes to open files on the disk.
Ruby syntax highlighting (works out of the box).
Eclipse with RDT plugin.
I've been using Aptana Studio, it's quite good, with lots of features (even in the free version, you probably don't need Pro).
If you want something more minimalistic, there is E Text Editor, which supports TextMate bundles (not free, though).
Your individual needs should dictate whether/when you use a full-featured IDE or a lighter weight code editor.
For lightweight tasks, I still prefer SciTE, tweaking the settings and functions to meet my own needs.
For larger projects I use the NetBeans Ruby IDE. I tried NetBeans a couple years ago and wasn't impressed. But they've come a long way since, especially with regards to Ruby and Rails. Nothing against Eclipse/Aptana; NetBeans just seems to fit me better.
Textmate is very popular on Mac OS, and E (not free, but inexpensive) is the closest thing to it on Windows, and supports TextMate bundles. It seems to have gained many fans.
After seeing alot of screenshots from Mac-guys writing ruby-code in TextMate I went for the E-TextEditor and I'm very pleased with it.
At first I didn't find any option in the GUI for changing the default tab-size from 4 to 2 but today I found it down on the statusbar :)
RubyMine is really great, even though it's $99 for commercial purposes (there are free flavors available) I think it's well worth the money.
It has great support for HAML/SASS, the most common revision control systems, console tools, templates, keyboard shortcuts, etc...
You can find many IDE's for rails in windows such as
NetBeans
Ruby in Steel
Aptana Studio
Eclipse
. For me NetBeans is the best IDE for rails developments but it may depend on your familiar IDE because earlier I have many experience with java developments in NetBeans. So if u have experience in NetBeans it could be the best but if you have experience with Visual Studio then Ruby in Steel would be good choice.
RedCar. It's a Ruby editor. And it's free.
Ruby in Steel, is integrated in visual studio, but not free of charge ($199)
Another vote for E from http://www.e-texteditor.com
Vim with the help of a few plugins (Rails.vim, Project and Fuzzy File Finder Textmate) Really makes for a good--and cross platform--editor.
If you like the plugins but can't take the keybindings there is always Cream.
Textmate from Macromates has a clone call e-texteditor
I totally recommend it, it is actually made by a friend of the textmate author
rored is really nice for rails apps on windows
I use NetBeans most of time, but occasionally Intype fit my needs for some quick code editing.
Intype has a simple project manager, also support bundles and snippets.
Go for Eclipse for everything. I tried Netbeans but it sucks! It doesn't even have a word-wrap feature! Can you believe that?
My company gave me VS2008 for web development in C#/ASP.NET. I do a lot of Perl programming too and I'd like to start using VS for that so I can have a consistent work environment... but am having real trouble figuring out how to do so.
VS has a lot of nice features but seems pretty hostile towards languages it doesn't support out of the box. Is it really or do I just not "get" the VS way of doing things?
I usually write Perl scripts using TextPad and the features I'm used to having are pretty basic.
line numbering
soft line wrapping
syntax highlighting
auto-indenting in/out after open/close brace
auto-indenting to the same starting point as the previous line
brace matching
run scripts from within the editor
capture script output in an editor pane
dbl-click on error message jumps to the line where the error occurred
How do I at least get the above features in VS2008?
How can I get advanced features like:
code folding
intellisense
code-completion
integrated perldoc
VS-style debugging and code tracing
on-the-fly error detection
etc
(I see one possibly relevant online discussion in an ASPN mod-perl mailing list , but don't understand what, if anything, it means to a guy like me.)
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I'm aware of other editors and IDEs out there: vi, perlmode-emacs, Komodo, E, TextMate, etc. This question is not about what other editor or IDE I should try.
While I appreciate your suggestions, I'd rather read them in a thread like "What editor should I use for Perl" and not "How do I set up VS to accomplish my goal"
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After doing some additional research I've concluded that you just can't get there from here. The only option would be to write my own language plugin. Considering the time commitment to make something usable I think I'm just better off using a different editor. Thanks anyway guys
I use VS2008 for .NET stuff, but I'm completely sold on Komodo for Perl editing. The full Komodo IDE is worth the money if this is your job and like/need to use a debugger, but even the free Komodo Edit is a terrific Perl editor.
I agree, I really like Komodo as well for an IDE. Its solid and easy to use. I tend to use Vim a lot instead of an IDE, but that's just personal preference.
Check out Komodo though, its worth the look.
Regards,
Jeff
I heard rumors of there being a .NET implementation of Perl, called IronPerl, but except for that, I don't think there is any sort of plugin for Visual Studio. I would suggest just using one of the many tools out there that are designed for Perl.
There was something called "Visual Perl" wich worked with Visual Studio.net 2002 and was needed Perl Dev kit tool, but I don't how comatible is with VS.net 2010.
Looks like you can do this via the Managed Package Framework if you are willing to put the time in.
You can decrease the amount of work required by just setting up syntax coloring
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How do you develop in Clojure on Windows systems?
Personally I use emacs because no other IDE feels right with sexpression languages to me. Swank/slime/emacs/clojure is just such a powerful repl setup nothing else feels right to me. If you want it set up easily (assuming you don't already have emacs set up) check out clojurebox
https://github.com/devinus/clojure-box
Preconfigged to just work on windows after running an installer.
On the site, the first thing you would read when getting started lists all your current options.
There is a netbeans add-in, emacs mode and vim syntax highlighting.
There is also an eclipse plug-in here: http://code.google.com/p/counterclockwise/
Edit: changed link per js' comment
Enclojure (in Netbeans) is now released and works well on Windows.
VimClojure is a good lightweight solution.
I don't. I'm waiting on the release of Enclojure, the netbeans plugin that fixes some of the windows problems.
UPDATE: I do now, Enclojure ROCKS! :D
Another interesting IDE under development is a project funded through Kickstarter.com, the Light Table IDE:
http://app.kodowa.com/playground
The IDE is heavily inspired by the concepts Bret Victor presented at CUSEC 2012: Inventing on Principle
Chris Granger felt so inspired by Bret's ideas, that he quickly put together a proof-of-concept for a new Clojure IDE, which he calls Light Table. The project got $300k of funding through Kickstarter, and very early releases of the IDE are available through the project playground. Installation is as easy as a single download and click, if you have Java and Chrome installed on your system.
The IDE is in a very early stage, but has some very distinctive features, especially the "live" view of your code in the right panel. Check this screenshot of Light Table running in Chrome:
I have been experimenting with Clojure last two months and in my
learning process I used several applications.
So, I have made a package and want it to share it with everybody that
want to learn Clojure.
What's wrong with the existing Clojure Box? well... nothing at all;
but if you are like me and want to avoid the complexity of learning a
new programming language in a new ide (for me) like emacs you may be
find this package useful.
You have a customized version of scite, an application named
WinCommand to work more confortable with Clojure repl and JSwat to
debug your code.
Remember that WinCommand is developed using .Net framework (VS 2008)
but it was developed 4-5 years ago and my programming skills wasn't
the bests, so if you find something that can be fixed you can suggest
me.
Give it a try and let me know what do you think about it!
Ahh...jejeje... well.. if you want to download it you can find here:
http://sites.google.com/site/dariomac/Home/projects
Jetbrains recently released "La Clojure", a Clojure plugin for their already excellent (but commercial) Java IDE IntelliJ IDEA. Once you have IDEA installed you can install the plugin from the plugin manager, or download it from the plugin website.
I tried to use VimClojure but found it uninviting. I'm a Vim person, but the idea that I have to compile my editor before even trying it out is definitely not what I'm looking for. The fact that the author says he doesn't care about Windows support any more adds to my disinclination to use it. On top of that, the documentation is pretty poor.
I'm attracted to ClojureBox which is Clojure and Emacs in an easy-to-use installer. Maybe it's time to give Emacs another shot. It comes right up in the REPL.
Clooj is good for learning. Not, probably, a practical IDE for real development — for that I'd use Emacs — but it's a perfect way to get started with no complex setup.
If anyone new to clojure like I am. Intellij + Cursive seems to be very friendly to newbie.
Link: https://cursive-ide.com/
I use Lighttable to develop Clojure apps. Its pretty fantastic! I would recommend.
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I've been using Eclipse with RDT (not RadRails) a lot lately, and I'm quite happy with it, but I'm wondering if you guys know any decent alternatives. I know NetBeans also supports Ruby these days, but I'm not sure what it has to offer over Eclipse.
Please, list any features you think are brilliant or useful when suggesting an IDE, makes it easier to compare.
Also, I said Ruby, not Rails. While Rails support is a plus, I prefer things to be none Rails-centric. It should also be available on Linux and optionally Solaris.
RubyMine from JetBrains. (Also available as a plugin to IntelliJ IDEA)
Have you tried Aptana? It's based on Eclipse and they have a sweet Rails plugin.
Redcar has been getting some attention lately, as well. Still early in its life, but it shows promise.
On Mac OS X, TextMate is a godsend.
The latest Netbeans IDE (6.1) has a pretty solid Ruby support.
You can check it out here.
Once I found Geany (Ubuntu), I switched from TextMate (OSX) and never looked back.
Geany is a lean, clean, speedy IDE that can be used either as a text editor or a light-weight IDE. It supports not only text editing features (syntax highlighting, code folding, auto-completion, auto-closing, symbol lists, code navigation, directory tree, multi-tabbed open files etc.) but also normal IDE features such as simple project management, compile-build-run within the main window. Unlike TextMate, it has a Terminal screen within its own window; you do not have to go back and force between your editor window and terminal window. Unlike TextMate, it supports international languages. Unlike TextMate, it supports multi-platforms, Unlike TextMate, it is open-source and free. Geany is now my favorite C/Ruby/XML development tool.
RubyMine is so awesome. Everything just works. I could go on and on. Code completion is fast, smooth, and accurate. Formatting is instantaneous. Project navigation is easy and without struggle. You can pop open any file with a few keystrokes. You don't even need to keep the project tree open, but it's there if you want. You can configure just about any aspect of it to behave exactly how you want.
NetBeans, Eclipse, and RubyMine all have more or less the same set of features. However, RubyMine is just so much more cleanly designed and easy to use. There's nothing awkward or clunky about it. There are all these nice little design touches that show how JetBrains really put thought into it instead of just amassing a big pile of features.
Incidentally RubyMine can do a lot of the things that Vim can do like select and edit a column of text or split the view into several editing panels with different files in them.
NetBeans has some really solid Ruby support.
I have used Komodo and it's pretty good. I use TextMate now.
For very simple Linux support if you like TextMate, try just gedit loaded with the right plugins. Easy to set up and really customizable, I use it for just about everything. There's also a lot of talk about emacs plugins if you're already using that normally.
Gedit: How to set up like TextMate
In last 3 months, I have tried RadRails, Netbeans and RubyMine and finally settled on RubyMine not so much for features but for responsiveness and stability reasons.
In terms of features, RubyMine has slightly better code completion, debugging and code navigation, but only ruby beginners(like myself) need them most. Relying on code completion and code navigation is anti-ruby/rails, as ruby/rails names are supposed to be natural and each line of code needs to be in its convention determined location.
NetBeans is good because you can use it on Windows and Mac OS X.
Most IDEs present the project structure in a top down manner. This is great way to explore at a high level when joining an existing project. However, after working on the same project for more than a year, I realized that this approach can become counter-productive.
After Oracle declared the end of Ruby in NetBeans, I switched to Vim. By using a command line and an editor as the only tools, I was forced to mentally switch to a bottom-up perspective. To my amazement, I discovered that this made me more focused and productive. As a bonus, I got first class HAML and SASS syntax support.
I recommend Vim + Rails plugin for anyone that will work on a single project for an extended period of time.
While TextMate is not an IDE in the classical sense, try the following in terminal to be 'wowed'
cd 'your-shiny-ruby-project'
mate .
It'll spawn up TextMate and the project drawer will list the contents of your project. Pretty awesome if you ask me.
Aptana more or less is RadRails, or it's based on it. I've used it, and it's really good, but it does have some problems. For instance, it breaks the basic search dialog on my system (giving a raw java exception to the end user), and it clutters the interface with add like notices and upgrade bars and news feeds and...
But all in all it's pretty good, especially its editors (ERB, HTML/XML, ...) are top notch.
I prefer TextMate on OS X. But Netbeans (multi-platform) is coming along quite nicely. Plus it comes with its IDE fully functional debugger.
Textmate on osx
I started out using gEdit (ubuntu user), but even with all the plugins and modifications (class/file browser, terminal, darkmate scheme, etc, etc) it still always seemed to come up short. I've also tried like hell to get Aptana RadRails and Studio to work, but none of them ever really seemed to sync up with my workflow. I've even tried using Eclipse, but again, it just didn't work for me.
RubyMine also seemed like it would be great, but I found it to be way too buggy, even after the upgrade to 3.0.
So far, my favorite Ruby editor is Komodo Edit. It's got syntax highlighting and can detect errors and recognize your code based on user-specified ruby versions. Syntax highlighting schema are easily customizable and easy on the eyes. There are some very nice plugins for git, it can have split-screen editors (love that feature), and a great file-browser. I really wish Komodo had built-in terminal (multiple terminal) support, but everything else about it I've really come to love, and haven't found anything better yet.
E Text Editor is great (TextMate compatible sort-of-clone for Windows).
emacs with ruby-mode, rdebug and a ruby interactive inferior shell.
I'd recommend NetBeans 6.1 too. Very nice IDE and makes working with Ruby a pleasure.
I started out with RadRails then moved to Aptana when they took it over, wasn't too bad. Got a macbook and have been using Textmate, never going back.
Ruby in Steel: http://www.sapphiresteel.com/Products/Ruby-In-Steel/Ruby-In-Steel-Developer-Overview
A Visual Studio based Ruby IDE. Fast Debugger. Intellisense.
+1 for TextMate on Mac OS X.
See also answers to this question. I recommend trying NetBeans if you're on Windows.
On Mac OS there is also XCode. http://developer.apple.com/tools/developonrailsleopard.html