RoslynPad

RoslynPad

RoslynPad is a lightweight code editor and C# REPL that helps developers quickly test snippets and experiment with .NET code using the Roslyn compilers and runtime. It has IntelliSense, syntax highlighting, and other features to improve productivity.
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RoslynPad: Lightweight C# Editor & REPL

A lightweight code editor and C# REPL for testing snippets and experimenting with .NET code using Roslyn compilers and runtime, featuring IntelliSense and syntax highlighting.

What is RoslynPad?

RoslynPad is a free, open-source code editor and C# REPL (read-evaluate-print loop) that allows developers to quickly write and test .NET code snippets. It is built on top of the .NET Compiler Platform (codename Roslyn) which provides rich code analysis APIs.

Some key features of RoslynPad include:

  • Lightweight editor for writing C# code snippets
  • Interactive C# REPL for testing code interactively
  • Real-time errors and warnings from Roslyn compilers
  • IntelliSense and syntax highlighting
  • NuGet package management support
  • Git integration
  • Extensibility with plugins

RoslynPad enables test-driven development workflows for .NET where developers can write and iterate on code quickly within a lightweight editor. The instant feedback from the integrated REPL and real-time compilation errors help improve productivity.

It can be used for learning C#, experimenting with APIs, testing code snippets from documentation, and more. The goal of RoslynPad is to provide a fast and convenient sandbox for writing and testing .NET code leveraging Roslyn APIs.

RoslynPad Features

Features

  1. Lightweight code editor
  2. C# REPL
  3. Helps test snippets and experiment with .NET code
  4. Uses Roslyn compilers and runtime
  5. Has IntelliSense
  6. Has syntax highlighting

Pricing

  • Free
  • Open Source

Pros

Fast and easy to test code snippets

Integrated REPL makes experimentation easy

Leverages Roslyn for great .NET support

Very lightweight and fast

Good for quick tests and prototyping

Cons

Lacks more advanced IDE features

Not suitable for large projects

Limited debugging capabilities

No Git or project management features


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