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Version: 1.3.0

Get started with CodeVista capabilities

1. Autocompletion (this feature is under-development)​

  • CodeVista can autocomplete single lines or whole functions in any programming languages, configuration file, or documentation.
  • As you type, CodeVista will suggest relevant completions powered by our state-of-the art LLM coding models. Hit tab to apply the suggestion to your code.

2. Chat​

  • a. Enter your coding question or task in the chat box.For example, you can ask: 'Write me a script in JavaScript to call OpenWeather API to get latest temperature.'

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    Image: 2.2.4.2.a Chat

  • b. Code Targets: These are quick way you can ask for help on any text-based snippet you've highlighted. You can highlight a block of code and ask CodeVista a question:

    • i. ype @selected_code in the prompt to include the currently selected code in your editor.For example: Write unit tests for this module @selected_code

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    • ii. Type @current_file in the prompt to include the entire content of the current file in your editor.Example: Help me add docstrings to all functions in @current_file

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  • c. If you've uploaded files using the "Code Context" feature, you can reference them by typing @file:fileName, @function:functionName, or @class:className. Example: Explain the purpose of @function:calculateTotalCost.

3. Action Commands​

  • Type "/" to access predefined actions for common coding tasks like explain, comment, and fix.

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    Predefined Actions

    ActionExampleDescription
    /explain/explain [paste code snippet or description here]Ask CodeVista to explain the provided code snippet or concept.
    /fix/fix This code is throwing an error: [paste error and code here]Ask CodeVista to identify and fix the problem in the provided code that is throwing an error.
    /web_search/web_search [paste code snippet here]Perform a web search on the internet for the provided code snippet.

    Tips: You can chain a Code Target with a Predefined Action to quickly perform an action on a code snippet.

    Example: /fix This code is throwing an error: [paste error and code here]

4. Cross-check  ​

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