Github Code Outline: A Convenient Code Browsing Extension for Github
Github Code Outline is a free Chrome extension developed by VJ that aims to make code browsing on Github easier and more efficient. This extension provides users with an outline of the code being viewed on Github, similar to popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Eclipse and Intellij.
With Github Code Outline, users can quickly navigate through code files by showing all the functions and classes detected within the file. By simply clicking on a function or class, users are instantly directed to the corresponding section of the code. This feature greatly enhances the browsing experience and saves users valuable time when searching for specific code segments.
In addition to its navigation capabilities, Github Code Outline also displays the return type of functions, allowing users to quickly identify the expected output of a particular function. Moreover, it provides visual cues for access modifiers (public, private, protected) through intuitive icons, enhancing code readability and understanding.
Currently, the extension supports programming languages such as Java, Javascript, and Typescript. The developer has plans to expand the language support to include Python in the near future, making Github Code Outline accessible to an even wider range of developers.
Using Github Code Outline is simple and user-friendly. Users can easily show or hide the outline view by clicking on the extension icon in the browser. Additionally, the outline view can be dragged and placed anywhere on the page, offering flexibility and convenience.
Github Code Outline is a valuable tool for developers who frequently browse code on Github. Its intuitive interface and efficient navigation features make code exploration and understanding a breeze. With its continuous updates and expanding language support, this Chrome extension is definitely worth trying for anyone looking to streamline their code browsing experience on Github.
