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DynamicFormTools

Project Overview

The DynamicFormTools is a comprehensive IntelliJ Platform Plugin designed to streamline the development of Java-based web applications that utilize the DynForm framework. It provides a suite of tools for automated code generation, internationalization (i18n) management, and enhanced support for framework-specific file types.

Key Features:

  • Action Models Generator: Automates the generation of ActionBean, DTO, and Dataset XML classes from a database schema using FreeMarker templates.
  • I18n Management: Simplifies internationalization workflows with inlay hints, code folding, and smart completion for message.xml keys across Java, XML, and JavaScript.
  • DynForm Support: Provides specialized support for .frml files, including file type recognition and intelligent auto-completion.
  • Database Schema Introspection: Utilizes IntelliJ's database tools to read table and column metadata for code generation.
  • Template-driven: Customizable code generation via FreeMarker templates.

Core Technologies:

  • Java: Primary development language.
  • Kotlin: Used for Gradle configuration and potentially for plugin logic.
  • Gradle (Kotlin DSL): Build automation system.
  • IntelliJ Platform SDK: For IDE integration, UI actions, and language support.
  • FreeMarker: Templating engine for code generation.

Building and Running

This project is an IntelliJ Platform Plugin built with Gradle.

Build the Plugin: To build the plugin, use the following Gradle command:

./gradlew build

This will produce a .zip plugin artifact in the build/distributions directory.

Run the Plugin in a Development IDE: To run a new IntelliJ IDE instance with this plugin installed for development and testing:

./gradlew runIde

Alternatively, you can use the "Run IDE with Plugin" run configuration provided in the .run directory within IntelliJ IDEA.

Development Conventions

  • Language: Primarily Java, with Kotlin support configured.
  • Build System: Gradle with Kotlin DSL (.gradle.kts files).
  • Code Generation: FreeMarker templates are located in src/main/resources/templates/. Modifications to these templates will change the generated code structure.
  • IntelliJ Platform APIs: Development involves using IntelliJ Platform SDK for UI actions, virtual file system operations, and database schema access.
  • Action Definition: New actions are defined in src/main/resources/META-INF/plugin.xml.