[Feature]: Display Recently Opened Projects for Easier Project Selection

[Ruan625Br]

Feature description

Initially, I was considering implementing a feature to display a list of all projects to facilitate project selection. However, upon further consideration, I decided that it would be more beneficial to prioritize the display of recently opened projects instead of a list containing all projects.

Initially Planned Approach:

1. Show a list of all projects.
2. Ease project selection by providing a comprehensive list.

Revised Approach:

1. Display a list of recently opened projects.
2. Prioritize projects that have been accessed recently.
3. Streamline project selection for users by presenting relevant information.

I have already implemented the feature to display a list of all projects, but I am now transitioning from the all-projects list to the list of recently opened projects. This change should enhance the overall user experience and usability of the application. Please review and consider this feature request for implementation.

Screenshot of the list with all projects

MainFragment	ProjectListFragment

Screenshot of recent projects list

In progress, I'll come back here to update...

What version of AndroidIDE you're using?

v2.5.2 (debug builds)

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[itsaky]

How are you planning to store the information about recently opened projects? Would you be using shared preferences, JSON files, or anything else?

[MrIkso]

We recommend using a room database

[itsaky]

We recommend using a room database

I agree. A proper API is needed for #1227 as well.

[Ruan625Br]

The data pertaining to recently opened projects is stored in a JSON file, 'editor/projectInfo.json.' This JSON file serves as a repository for saving and retrieving project-related information, mirroring the approach taken with the 'OpenedFilesCache.' While considering storage options, I briefly contemplated using a database system like SQLite. However, I opted for the JSON file due to its simplicity and lower implementation risk.

[itsaky]

mirroring the approach taken with the 'OpenedFilesCache.

It needs to be implemented with Room DB as well.

While considering storage options, I briefly contemplated using a database system like SQLite. However, I opted for the JSON file due to its simplicity and lower implementation risk.

Prefer using Room DB so that we won't have to rewrite everything afterwards.

[Ruan625Br]

Is Room db already implemented?

[MrIkso]

We recommend using a room database

I agree. A proper API is needed for #1227 as well.

Hmm, for saving project state, i think best used currently json state in opened projects, not a in app.

[Ruan625Br]

Implemented list of recently opened projects

Recently opened projects are stored in the Room database, containing essential project information without unnecessary data.

I'm sorry if I write anything wrong here, I'm Brazilian and don't speak English, I'm using Google Translate

Screenshot

MainFragment	ProjectListFragment - Empty project list	ProjectListFragment - List of recently opened projects

Database structure

Room db

ProjectInfo

@Entity(tableName = "project_info")
data class ProjectInfo(
  @PrimaryKey(autoGenerate = true)
  val id: Int = 0,
  val name: String,
  @TypeConverters(FileTypeConverter::class)
  val file: File,
  @TypeConverters(ProjectInfoCacheTypeConverter::class)
  val cache: ProjectInfoCache
)

@MrIkso @itsaky

[MrIkso]

You must implement clear this list or add option delete selcted project from this list

[Ruan625Br]

Ok

[itsaky]

@Ruan625Br Please open a draft PR. We can review the changes beforehand as you update the repository so you won't have to make a lot of changes later.

[Ruan625Br]

@itsaky I just got back from school, tomorrow I will implement an option to remove project from the list, right after opening a PR draft.

[Ruan625Br]

@itsaky I've already opened the PR draft.