Improving Your Zig Language Server Experience
Enhance Zig Language Server (ZLS) by configuring it to run build scripts on save for immediate error display. Zig project progresses include faster builds, incremental compilation, and code intelligence. Support via Zig Software Foundation donations.
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The article discusses enhancing the Zig Language Server (ZLS) experience by configuring it to run build scripts on save, allowing for immediate display of build errors in the editor. By adding specific keys to the ZLS config file and creating a dedicated check step in the build.zig file, developers can receive faster diagnostics without the need to install the executable. The article also mentions ongoing improvements in the Zig project, such as removing LLVM from the debug build pipeline to speed up builds and implementing incremental compilation for instant rebuilds. The ultimate goal is to enable the Zig compiler to provide comprehensive code intelligence features. The community is encouraged to support these developments by donating to the Zig Software Foundation, which allocates over 90% of its income to Zig project developers.
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3 commentsEither way, it got me interested in Zig.
How's the developer ecosystem feeling these days, the community, and what have you all developed with it that was fun to develop but also cool to see it working?
It's not often I consider investing in a project just because I think the key actors will keep doing the right things. Zig is a notable exception. By and large, it looks like they're making the right decisions at the right times, and I sincerely hope they can keep up the momentum.
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