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Neetigya Chahar
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Integrate VS Code editor in your project! Monaco Editor πŸš€

If you're looking to integrate a πŸ’ͺ and versatile πŸ–₯️ editor into your project, the Monaco Editor should be at the top of your πŸ“œ. Developed by Microsoft 🏒, Monaco is the same editor that powers Visual Studio Code, offering a feature-rich πŸ› οΈ experience for developers πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’».

Key Features of Monaco Editor ✨

  1. πŸ–οΈ Syntax Highlighting: Supports a wide range of πŸ“œ languages out of the box.
  2. πŸ’‘ IntelliSense: Provides smart πŸ’­ suggestions, parameter hints, and auto-completion.
  3. βš™οΈ Extensibility: Easily customizable 🎨 themes, ⌨️ keybindings, and configurations.
  4. πŸ—£οΈ Multiple Language Support: Offers support for multiple programming languages simultaneously.
  5. ⚑ Lightweight: Designed to load πŸš€ quickly and work seamlessly within 🌐 environments.

Whether you're building an IDE, a coding πŸ›, or a markdown πŸ–‹οΈ, Monaco provides the flexibility and tools to get started πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ.

Why Choose Monaco Editor? πŸ€”

  • πŸ›‘οΈ Battle-tested: Backed by Microsoft 🏒 and used in VS Code, it’s robust and reliable.
  • πŸ”Œ Rich API: Offers extensive APIs for πŸ› οΈ and 🧩 integration.
  • 🌍 Browser-based: Ideal for web applications, as it runs entirely in the 🌐.

Integrating Monaco Editor with React βš›οΈ

Here’s how you can integrate Monaco Editor into your React πŸ› οΈ:

πŸ› οΈ Installation

First, install the required package πŸ“¦:

npm install @monaco-editor/react
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🧩 Basic Component Configuration

Create a React component to render the Monaco Editor πŸ–οΈ:

import React from 'react';
import Editor from '@monaco-editor/react';

const CodeEditor = () => {
  const handleEditorChange = (value) => {
    console.log('Editor content:', value);
  };

  return (
    <Editor
      height="500px"
      defaultLanguage="javascript"
      defaultValue="// Start coding here..."
      theme="vs-dark"
      onChange={handleEditorChange}
    />
  );
};

export default CodeEditor;
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πŸ“ Key Props Explained

  • height: Specifies the height of the πŸ–₯️.
  • defaultLanguage: Sets the default programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python 🐍).
  • defaultValue: Provides the initial πŸ“œ for the editor.
  • theme: Customizes the editor’s 🎨 (e.g., vs-dark, light).
  • onChange: A callback that triggers whenever the πŸ–‹οΈ changes.

πŸš€ Running the Application

Start your React app, and you'll have a fully functional πŸ–₯️ in your 🌐!

Final Thoughts πŸ’­

The Monaco Editor is a developer’s πŸ›Œ for embedding rich code editing functionality into web πŸ› οΈ. With its extensive πŸ› οΈ and seamless integration, it’s an excellent choice for any project requiring advanced editor capabilities.

Monaco editor by Microsoft
@monaco-editor/react

Happy coding! πŸ˜ƒ

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