One thing about code is that it follows an asymptotic path... it's never quite where you want it to be. Because of that, developers often like to add comments to their code describing the level of completeness, dropping notes of what still needs to be done or fixed, leaving breadcrumbs on the point to which they'd like to eventually bring the code.
Over the past few years, I've been using the Eclipse's built-in TODO and FIXME comment plug-in for Java and with the move to Flex, wanted one for FlexBuilder (none is built-in). Well, the search is over, I've found one and it works great.
Dirk Eismann from richinternet.blog has come up with a fully-functional version of the plug-in that you can get here. It will add icons in the margin of your source files and coloured indicators in the vertical scroll bar, allowing you to quickly jump to your TODOs. It also provides a "Tasks" tab that will list the TODO/FIXME items, allowing you to check them off as you complete them. (The tab that can be used to view all TODOs can be added to your Flex perspective by going to Window > Other Views > General > Tasks)
To add a TODO or FIXME to your Flex source code, just put a double-slash style comment (JavaDoc style not supported), followed by the keyword and a message.
e.g.:
Now how's that for team-work!?
Over the past few years, I've been using the Eclipse's built-in TODO and FIXME comment plug-in for Java and with the move to Flex, wanted one for FlexBuilder (none is built-in). Well, the search is over, I've found one and it works great.
Dirk Eismann from richinternet.blog has come up with a fully-functional version of the plug-in that you can get here. It will add icons in the margin of your source files and coloured indicators in the vertical scroll bar, allowing you to quickly jump to your TODOs. It also provides a "Tasks" tab that will list the TODO/FIXME items, allowing you to check them off as you complete them. (The tab that can be used to view all TODOs can be added to your Flex perspective by going to Window > Other Views > General > Tasks)
To add a TODO or FIXME to your Flex source code, just put a double-slash style comment (JavaDoc style not supported), followed by the keyword and a message.
e.g.:
// TODO: TB - Have lunch and get a raise.or
// FIXME: TB - I've fallen and I can't get up.You might notice that when working in a team, I've gotten into the habit of putting my initials next to any TODO I add. If anything, it tells the person who eventually cleans up your mess who to blame.
Now how's that for team-work!?
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