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@zcbenz I think building a command line tool and wrap it with an Atom package is a good way, because it is more generic and can avoid needless duplication of code in other editor/IDE plugins. WDYT?

If we're going to build a command line tool, what language should be used to implement the tool? JavaScript (Node.js)? Perl? Python? I'm OK with any of them, although personally I'm more familiar with Perl and Python. I'm familiar with JavaScript the language, but I'm a Node.js newbie. Shell script is only for Unix and Unix-like operating systems, so IMO it is not an option. IIRC cordova-cli is written in JS.

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@zcbenz I think building a command line tool and wrap it with an Atom package is a good way, because it is more generic and can avoid needless duplication of code in other editor/IDE plugins. WDYT?

I agree on this, and it would help a lot of people.

If we're going to build a command line tool, what language should be used to implement the tool?

Both Atom and its core modules are written in CoffeeScript and we should use the same language for the command line tool. You may start from learning how apm works, which is the command line tool for managing and creating Atom packages.

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Both Atom and its core modules are written in CoffeeScript and we should use the same language for the command line tool. You may start from learning how apm works, which is the command line tool for managing and creating Atom packages.

OK. Although I haven't written any real-world application in CoffeeScript yet, I know its syntax. I'll look into apm later. Thanks for the hint.

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I can't participate in GSoC this year, sorry. I'm working on too many projects currently (and over the next few months) and I don't have the time for GSoC.

Anyway, Atom is great and it will continue to be my main editor.

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@zcbenz Hi, May I know as to what the status of this initiative currently is? I have a few weeks time in my hands and would like to put it to good use. I have gone through the last year GSoc projects and found this the most relevant to work on. A little bit of initial direction would be really helpful. Thank you.

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