CodeMirror

CodeMirror is a JavaScript component that provides a code editor in the browser. It has a rich programming API and a focus on extensibility.

CodeMirror
Developer(s)Marijn Haverbeke
Stable release
5.54.0 / May 20, 2020 (2020-05-20)[1]
Repository
Written inJavaScript
PlatformWeb
TypeSource code editor
LicenseMIT
Websitecodemirror.net

History

The first version of the editor was written early 2007, for the console in the Eloquent JavaScript website. The code was first packaged up and released under the name CodeMirror in May 2007. This version was based on the contentEditable feature of browsers.[2]

In late 2010, the Ace project, another JavaScript-based code editor, pioneered new implementation techniques and demonstrated that it is possible, even in JavaScript, to handle documents with many thousands of lines without degraded performance. This prompted a rewrite of CodeMirror [3] along the same principles. The result was version 2, which no longer relied on contentEditable and significantly improved performance.

Features

Projects using CodeMirror
gollark: > By using it, you agree that these frogs may throw cookies, and that any "dibs" you make may be transferred to the authors of potatOS at their discretion.> PotatOS disclaims any responsibility for potatOS caused by potatOS.> If any aspect is not utterly harmonious, gratefully bring it to our notice and we shall strive to earn your satisfaction.> The software includes Adobe Flash Player that is licensed under terms from Adobe Systems Incorporated. Adobe and Flash are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
gollark: PotatOS has Flash Player.
gollark: Yes, *the* science museum. There is only one.
gollark: Made by the Science Museum some years back.
gollark: Uncool.

See also

References
  1. "CodeMirror: Release History".
  2. "Implementing a Syntax-Highlighting JavaScript Editor—in JavaScript". 2007-05-24.
  3. "CodeMirror 2 has entered beta". 2011-02-08.
  4. "CodeMirror list of language modes".
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