I've read the available documentation (not much) and looked into the examples. I also installed IntelliJ and Eclipse plugins and am I ready to take Fantom for a ride. What is the most suitable IDE?
So far I have a favorable view of Fantom. Keeping it "boring", it eliminates most of the complaints that java programmers have and it stays pragmatic and accessible. If it only had a solid web framework and of course, good IDE support, I believe Fan is ready for the prime time.
The IDEA plugin does not compile fan classes and complains about build details. The Eclipse plugin acts weird - ff a source file has errors, it does not report any (at times) and when the file is run, it runs the last error free compilation.
I'm a sucker for CTRL-click type navigation. Suggestions?
tcolarSat 9 Oct 2010
You can try my netbeans ide, there is a standalone version and a version to use as a plugin to existing netbeans install
Also you may try F4 - Eclipse-based one. Both Ctrl-click navigation and code completion available. http://xored.com/fantom
tacticsWed 13 Oct 2010
While the IDE support is still early, it's actually pretty amazing how much effort has been put into these projects.
Keep in mind that up until 3 years ago, Fantom was a two-man project. In three years, we have initial support for half a dozen IDEs! Some languages go 10 years without seeing a usable Eclipse plugin. I think, given our timeline, we are far ahead of the curve.
And, of course, all the plugin developers are members of these forums, so you can always harass them if you have specific issues :)
I agree a Rails-like framework (... maybe not like Rails, but one as simple to use as Rails) would be a boon.
florin Fri 8 Oct 2010
I've read the available documentation (not much) and looked into the examples. I also installed IntelliJ and Eclipse plugins and am I ready to take Fantom for a ride. What is the most suitable IDE?
So far I have a favorable view of Fantom. Keeping it "boring", it eliminates most of the complaints that java programmers have and it stays pragmatic and accessible. If it only had a solid web framework and of course, good IDE support, I believe Fan is ready for the prime time.
The IDEA plugin does not compile fan classes and complains about build details. The Eclipse plugin acts weird - ff a source file has errors, it does not report any (at times) and when the file is run, it runs the last error free compilation.
I'm a sucker for CTRL-click type navigation. Suggestions?
tcolar Sat 9 Oct 2010
You can try my netbeans ide, there is a standalone version and a version to use as a plugin to existing netbeans install
http://fanide.colar.net/
andrey Sat 9 Oct 2010
Also you may try F4 - Eclipse-based one. Both Ctrl-click navigation and code completion available. http://xored.com/fantom
tactics Wed 13 Oct 2010
While the IDE support is still early, it's actually pretty amazing how much effort has been put into these projects.
Keep in mind that up until 3 years ago, Fantom was a two-man project. In three years, we have initial support for half a dozen IDEs! Some languages go 10 years without seeing a usable Eclipse plugin. I think, given our timeline, we are far ahead of the curve.
And, of course, all the plugin developers are members of these forums, so you can always harass them if you have specific issues :)
I agree a Rails-like framework (... maybe not like Rails, but one as simple to use as Rails) would be a boon.