Development Tools / IDE

[robert1]

I’m getting my feet wet here, but I feel like I’m doing this all wrong.
I’m copying code in to the hub, saving, trying to get to a point without errors.
Then, it feels like I’m coding back in 1990 where I need to put debug statements everywhere as there’s no breakpoints, ways to investigate anything.
There’s no documentation anywhere, and I’m also finding it hard to even work out simple stuff (eg. this works in ST:
import com.google.common.base.Splitter;
but in HE, it just chokes with “unable to resolve class”)

What tools/editors/IDE/debugging tools are people using?

Not complaining, just looking for pointers on best practice and knowing where to look.

[rob]

@robert1

What tools/editors/IDE/debugging tools are people using?

Not complaining, just looking for pointers on best practice and knowing where to look.

I'd guess that most people are probably using IntelliJ Idea (Community Edition), which is free and supports Groovy. My Hubitat hasn't arrived yet, so no idea about debugging support etc.

I'd recommend downloading the Jetbrains Toolbox App to make installation and updates easier

[bangali]

@robert1

What tools/editors/IDE/debugging tools are people using?

i use github desktop and atom. for debugging i just use live logging that seems to get me through 99% of time.

[Fuzzyligic]

ok so back to crappy dev environments with this just like with ST was hoping for better, just ordered will see what the lowdown is once it arrives.