When experienced (non-smalltalk) developers come to Pharo, they often
complain about the (perceived) lack of keyboard control. Spotter has
made it easy to open new browsers and inspectors, but navigating between
all the open windows is still mostly done with the mouse.
What would happen if we create an state-full interface, showing code as
cards, and explicitly switch between navigating and editing?
https://vimeo.com/139960287
Drag some methods to the code panel, click on it and start editing.
Esc switches between navigation and editing, when navigating switches
enter between the collapsed and expanded view of a card. The arrow keys
select other cards, and using shift a card can be moved.
How much code do we need for that? Well, the prototype fits in 6 columns
on an UHD screen.
Gofer it
smalltalkhubUser: 'StephanEggermont' project: 'Documentation';
configurationOf: 'NewUI';
load.
CodePanel new openInWindowLabeled: 'CodePanel'
What needs fixing: navigating over empty columns.
Stephan
