Komodo 8.5.0 has been released
Todd Whiteman <[email protected]> Tue, 10 Sep 2013 18:10:34 -0700
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Hello,
The Komodo team are pleased to announce the release of Komodo IDE/Edit
8.5.0. You can download it directly from the links below, or use '/Help
> Check for Updates.../' if you've already got Komodo 8 installed:
http://www.activestate.com/komodo-ide/downloads
http://www.activestate.com/komodo-edit/downloads
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Overview
Here is a screencast covering some new features we've added in Komodo 8.5:
http://youtu.be/h2Czga55gFw
Also, please check out the Komodo What's New page, as it offers a good
look at the new features in screenshot format:
http://www.activestate.com/komodo-ide/whats-new
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Feature Summary
As an overview, here are the major features in Komodo 8.5:
*
*Code Refactoring*: Provides these smart code-transformation
capabilities for PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, JavaScript and Node.js:
o *Rename Variable*: quickly and easily rename variables in the
editor. It uses inline markers and multiple cursor selections to
easily change the name of a code variable.
o *Rename Class Member*: similar to rename variable, but works on
all instances and across multiple files, with an added
confirmation step so you can verify and select the instances you
want replaced.
o *Method Extraction*: move parts of your code into a new
function. Any variables used in the selected text are refactored
into function arguments and are then passed to the extracted method.
*
*Abyss Theme*: A new dark theme for the Komodo user interface has
been added. This theme affects Komodo user interface elements
outside of the main editor (i.e. different from Komodo color schemes
which only affect the main editor colors). You can enable Abyss in
the Komodo /Appearance/ preferences.
*
*PHP 5.5*: Komodo has been updated to support PHP 5.5, with a new
Xdebug module (for debugging and code profiling), updates for the
two new keywords (yield, finally) and updated code intelligence to
provide the latest API data for PHP 5.5.
*
*Breadcrumbs*: A file and directory navigation bar has been added to
the Komodo statusbar. This bar shows the directory ancestors
relative to the current editor file, allowing you to easily find and
open related files. You can use mouse and/or keyboard to navigate
entries and filter down the list of files displayed.
*
*Multiple Selections*: In addition to Komodo's rectangular (column)
editing, you can now have multiple caret positions in the editor.
Typing or editing commands will be reflected at all caret locations.
Use the editor's right click contextual menu and choose the '/Select
> Multiple Selection - Add /', then you can use Ctrl+Click
(Cmd+Click on the Mac) to place additional carets and selections.
*
*Button Menu*: Komodo can now be configured to use a collapsed
toolbar button menu, instead of a full menu bar (does not apply to
Mac). This can be useful when you want to maximize your vertical
editing space. A bonus of this feature is that the last used menu
items will also be displayed in the top-level of the button menu,
making it quick and easy to run the same menu command again.
*
*Python Symbols*: Due to popular demand, we've now added
two-character length triggering for Python symbols in Komodo's code
intelligence completions. For example, when you type "im" you'll now
see completions for "import" as well as any local variables,
functions, classes and builtins that have a name starting with "im".
*
*Code Intelligence Out-Of-Process*: Komodo's code intelligence
system (code scanning, calltips, completions, goto definition,
refactoring, etc...) is now handled by an external process. Mostly
you won't notice any changes in functionality, but this does boost
Komodo's responsiveness whilst editing.
*
*Mac Improvements*: Drawing is smoother and Komodo can draw using
the integrated graphics card. There were some edge cases on Retina
screens where drawing glitches could occur in the editor component,
leaving unwanted artefacts - this has now been fixed. Komodo can now
work with the integrated graphics card - which can lead to improved
battery life on laptops.
*
*Performance*: Various performance tweaks were made to Komodo 8.5 to
improve the editing performance, as well as improving the search
speed, syntax checking times and general responsiveness of Komodo.
*
*Other Mentionables*
o Side pane scrollbars now fade out when they are not in use
o Open Files now includes additional sorting and grouping options
o Font Quality (anti-aliasing) preferences were added (Windows and
Mac)
o Komodo now updated to use the Mozilla 24, Scintilla 3.34 and
Python 2.7.5
You can also view the release notes for a full list of changes in Komodo
8.5:
http://docs.activestate.com/komodo/8.5/releases/ide.html#bug_fixes-8.5.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Licenses
For existing Komodo IDE users, this is a free upgrade for any license
holder that has purchased Komodo 8 outright, or for those that have a
Komodo subscription license that is valid until September 2013.
Komodo IDE comes with a fully functional 21 day trial license, after
which you will need to purchase a license to continue using the IDE.
Komodo Edit is completely free and completely open source to boot.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Contact Us
For Komodo feedback, please contact us through one of the channels below:
forums: http://community.activestate.com/Komodo
email: http://listserv.activestate.com/mailman/listinfo/komodo-discuss
bugs: http://bugs.activestate.com/enter_bug.cgi?product=Komodo
irc: irc://irc.mozilla.org/#komodo
Thanks,
Todd
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Hello,<br>
<p>The Komodo team are pleased to announce the release of Komodo
IDE/Edit 8.5.0. You can download it directly from the links below,
or use '<em>Help > Check for Updates...</em>' if you've already
got Komodo 8 installed: </p>
<blockquote> <a
href="http://www.activestate.com/komodo-ide/downloads">http://www.activestate.com/komodo-ide/downloads</a><br>
<a href="http://www.activestate.com/komodo-edit/downloads">http://www.activestate.com/komodo-edit/downloads</a><br>
</blockquote>
<hr size="2" width="100%"> <big><big>Overview</big></big>
<p> Here is a screencast covering some new features we've added in
Komodo 8.5: </p>
<blockquote> <a href="http://youtu.be/h2Czga55gFw">http://youtu.be/h2Czga55gFw</a>
</blockquote>
<p> Also, please check out the Komodo What's New page, as it offers
a good look at the new features in screenshot format: </p>
<blockquote> <a
href="http://www.activestate.com/komodo-ide/whats-new">http://www.activestate.com/komodo-ide/whats-new</a><br>
</blockquote>
<hr size="2" width="100%"> <big><big>Feature Summary</big></big>
<p> As an overview, here are the major features in Komodo 8.5: </p>
<ul>
<li>
<p> <strong>Code Refactoring</strong>: Provides these smart
code-transformation capabilities for PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby,
JavaScript and Node.js: </p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Rename Variable</strong>: quickly and easily
rename variables in the editor. It uses inline markers and
multiple cursor selections to easily change the name of a
code variable.</li>
<li><strong>Rename Class Member</strong>: similar to rename
variable, but works on all instances and across multiple
files, with an added confirmation step so you can verify and
select the instances you want replaced.</li>
<li><strong>Method Extraction</strong>: move parts of your
code into a new function. Any variables used in the selected
text are refactored into function arguments and are then
passed to the extracted method.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Abyss Theme</strong>: A new dark theme for the
Komodo user interface has been added. This theme affects
Komodo user interface elements outside of the main editor
(i.e. different from Komodo color schemes which only affect
the main editor colors). You can enable Abyss in the Komodo <em>Appearance</em>
preferences. </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>PHP 5.5</strong>: Komodo has been updated to
support PHP 5.5, with a new Xdebug module (for debugging and
code profiling), updates for the two new keywords (yield,
finally) and updated code intelligence to provide the latest
API data for PHP 5.5. </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Breadcrumbs</strong>: A file and directory
navigation bar has been added to the Komodo statusbar. This
bar shows the directory ancestors relative to the current
editor file, allowing you to easily find and open related
files. You can use mouse and/or keyboard to navigate entries
and filter down the list of files displayed. </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Multiple Selections</strong>: In addition to
Komodo's rectangular (column) editing, you can now have
multiple caret positions in the editor. Typing or editing
commands will be reflected at all caret locations. Use the
editor's right click contextual menu and choose the '<em>Select
> Multiple Selection - Add </em>', then you can use
Ctrl+Click (Cmd+Click on the Mac) to place additional carets
and selections. </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Button Menu</strong>: Komodo can now be configured
to use a collapsed toolbar button menu, instead of a full menu
bar (does not apply to Mac). This can be useful when you want
to maximize your vertical editing space. A bonus of this
feature is that the last used menu items will also be
displayed in the top-level of the button menu, making it quick
and easy to run the same menu command again. </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Python Symbols</strong>: Due to popular demand,
we've now added two-character length triggering for Python
symbols in Komodo's code intelligence completions. For
example, when you type "im" you'll now see completions for
"import" as well as any local variables, functions, classes
and builtins that have a name starting with "im". </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Code Intelligence Out-Of-Process</strong>: Komodo's
code intelligence system (code scanning, calltips,
completions, goto definition, refactoring, etc...) is now
handled by an external process. Mostly you won't notice any
changes in functionality, but this does boost Komodo's
responsiveness whilst editing. </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Mac Improvements</strong>: Drawing is smoother and
Komodo can draw using the integrated graphics card. There were
some edge cases on Retina screens where drawing glitches could
occur in the editor component, leaving unwanted artefacts -
this has now been fixed. Komodo can now work with the
integrated graphics card - which can lead to improved battery
life on laptops. </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Performance</strong>: Various performance tweaks
were made to Komodo 8.5 to improve the editing performance, as
well as improving the search speed, syntax checking times and
general responsiveness of Komodo. </p>
</li>
<li>
<p> <strong>Other Mentionables</strong> </p>
<ul>
<li>Side pane scrollbars now fade out when they are not in use</li>
<li>Open Files now includes additional sorting and grouping
options</li>
<li>Font Quality (anti-aliasing) preferences were added
(Windows and Mac)</li>
<li>Komodo now updated to use the Mozilla 24, Scintilla 3.34
and Python 2.7.5</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<p> You can also view the release notes for a full list of changes
in Komodo 8.5: </p>
<blockquote> <a
href="http://docs.activestate.com/komodo/8.5/releases/ide.html#bug_fixes-8.5.0">http://docs.activestate.com/komodo/8.5/releases/ide.html#bug_fixes-8.5.0</a><br>
</blockquote>
<p> </p>
<hr size="2" width="100%"> <big><big>Licenses</big></big>
<p> For existing Komodo IDE users, this is a free upgrade for any
license holder that has purchased Komodo 8 outright, or for those
that have a Komodo subscription license that is valid until
September 2013. </p>
<p> Komodo IDE comes with a fully functional 21 day trial license,
after which you will need to purchase a license to continue using
the IDE. Komodo Edit is completely free and completely open source
to boot. </p>
<hr size="2" width="100%"> <big><big>Contact Us</big></big>
<p> For Komodo feedback, please contact us through one of the
channels below: </p>
<p> forums: <a href="http://community.activestate.com/Komodo">http://community.activestate.com/Komodo</a><br>
email: <a
href="http://listserv.activestate.com/mailman/listinfo/komodo-discuss">http://listserv.activestate.com/mailman/listinfo/komodo-discuss</a><br>
bugs: <a
href="http://bugs.activestate.com/enter_bug.cgi?product=Komodo">http://bugs.activestate.com/enter_bug.cgi?product=Komodo</a><br>
irc: <a href="irc://irc.mozilla.org/#komodo">irc://irc.mozilla.org/#komodo</a><br>
</p>
Thanks,<br>
Todd<br>
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