Using LSP to Develop Wolfram Language Code in Text Editors and IDEs: Wolfram U Lesson

Using Language Server Protocol (LSP) to create add-ons for text editors for coding Wolfram Language. How to use the Sublime Text and VS Code packages.

Summary
Programmers sometimes prefer to write Wolfram Language code in text editors they are already familiar with, such as Sublime Text and Visual Studio (VS) Code, rather than Wolfram Notebooks. The official Sublime Text package and VS Code extension make it easier to write Wolfram Language in those environments with text coloring and semantic highlighting. The video begins with a brief explanation of how Language Server Protocol (LSP) was used to create the add-ons for other text editors. The video then walks you through the features of the packages that make it easier to write and organize code.

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You'll Learn To

Teach other text editors about Wolfram Language code syntax with Language Server Protocol
Access plugin source code on Wolfram Research's GitHub page
Identify basic features of the text editor packages
Install the official Wolfram Language package in Sublime Text and the official Wolfram Research extension in VS Code
See differences in the Sublime and VS Code packages
Find a VS Code theme that supports semantic highlighting