Editor Framework
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An Editor Framework is a software framework designed to support the development of editors, which can range from text editors to rich text editors and code editors.
- Context:
- It can provide a basic infrastructure for handling text input, rendering, and manipulation, serving as a foundation for building specific types of editors.
- It can offer core functionalities such as text selection, copy-paste operations, undo-redo actions, and keyboard shortcuts management.
- It can be designed to be extensible, allowing developers to add custom features or integrations specific to their application's needs.
- It can support various data models, from simple text to complex documents with structured content.
- It can include APIs for plugin development, enabling the creation of additional functionalities that can be integrated into the editor.
- It can be optimized for performance, ensuring smooth and responsive editing experiences even in applications with large documents or complex editing features.
- It can provide a modular architecture, allowing developers to include only the components they need, reducing the overall size of the application.
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- Example(s):
- a Rich Text Editor Framework.
- Ace Editor: A code editor framework widely used in web development environments, offering syntax highlighting for multiple programming languages.
- CodeMirror: Another popular code editor framework that is customizable and extensible, used in various developer tools and platforms.
- Monaco Editor: Developed by Microsoft, it powers Visual Studio Code and provides rich code editing features and language support.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- A Word Processor: While it may offer editing capabilities, it is typically a standalone application with a fixed set of features, not a framework for building editors.
- A Database Management System: A system designed for managing databases, not for editing text or code.
- See: Software Framework, Text Editor, Rich Text Editor Framework, Code Editor, Plugin Architecture.