The Code Explorer section in Visual Expert Web allows developers to explore and analyze raw source code written in programming languages like PowerBuilder, PL/SQL, or T-SQL.
This feature offers a detailed view of the structure, functionality, and organization of code elements, helping developers navigate and understand their projects with ease. Whether you're inspecting functions, procedures, or classes, Code Explorer makes it simple to access specific parts of your codebase.
Advantages of Viewing Source Code in Code Explorer
- Easy Navigation
Code Explorer simplifies code navigation by offering hyperlinks to specific components such as functions and procedures. This allows users to quickly move through complex codebases without manually searching for the relevant code. - Enhanced Code Understanding
By providing a clear view of the code’s structure and logic, Code Explorer helps developers understand how various parts of the code interact with each other, improving their overall comprehension of the project. - Efficient Troubleshooting
Developers can easily identify potential issues or errors within the source code, making debugging faster and more efficient. - Impact Analysis
When considering code changes, Code Explorer helps assess the impact on related components. This feature improves code management by giving insight into how modifications will affect the overall project. - Time-Saving
With easy access to all code elements and helpful analysis tools, developers save significant time on both development and maintenance.
Key Features - Source Code Explorer
A. Tree View of Source Code
Code Explorer organizes the source code into a tree view, creating a hierarchical structure that includes functions, procedures, and modules. This view enables users to navigate large codebases easily, moving between different code components as needed.
B. Detailed Code Location Information
Developers can see where the source code resides within the project, including details such as file paths and module locations. This feature is essential for quickly identifying the placement of specific code elements.
C. Search Feature
The search tool allows users to locate specific code elements, such as functions or variables, using targeted search criteria. Visual Expert highlights all matching items, making it easier to find relevant code in large projects.
D. Code Line Numbering and Highlighting
In the Code Explorer, the source code view displays line numbers, with the active line in red and lines containing references in orange, helping developers quickly understand code usage.
E. Line-by-Line Keyword References
This section lists all references of the item in the selected container's source code view. Clicking a number takes developers straight to the relevant line.