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A Hyperon MeTTa Interpreter/Transpilier that targets the Warren Abstract Machine
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Evaluate Highlighted Expression in LSP Server and Display Result in Help Box #107

Open TeamSPoon opened 1 month ago

TeamSPoon commented 1 month ago

This issue involves enhancing the LSP server to evaluate any highlighted expression within the editor and display the result in the help box. The goal is to provide users with instant feedback on the expressions they select, improving the overall development experience in MeTTa.

Task Description

  1. Modify the LSP Server:

    • Update the LSP server to detect when a user highlights an evaluable expression.
    • Ensure the server can correctly identify and capture the highlighted expression for evaluation.
  2. Evaluate the Expression:

    • Implement logic to evaluate the highlighted expression in real-time.
    • Ensure the evaluation is performed in a way that maintains the integrity of the current environment and context.
  3. Display the Result in the Help Box:

    • After evaluating the expression, display the result in the help box.
    • Ensure the help box is updated dynamically to reflect the evaluation result.
    • Handle cases where the expression cannot be evaluated gracefully, providing appropriate feedback to the user.
  4. Testing and Verification:

    • Test the feature thoroughly to ensure that highlighted expressions are evaluated correctly and that the results are displayed as expected.
    • Include edge cases, such as incomplete or invalid expressions, and verify that they are handled appropriately.

Expected Outcome

The LSP server should be able to detect when a user highlights an evaluable expression, evaluate it in real-time, and display the result in the help box. This feature should enhance the user's workflow by providing immediate feedback on selected expressions, making it easier to develop and debug code in MeTTa.