Hey DEV,
This week, we're dropping NextSketch 2 2023.2.0! Quick recap, NextSketch 2 is a plugin for IntelliJ-IDEs that lets you design architecture diagrams for your projects.
This release fixes a lot of technical debt and also adds a reworked parser, courtesy of ANTLR4, the awesome Parser Generator. We decided to switch to ANTLR4 as writing a custom parser can be really hard and we need to focus on using our time wisely.
Also, for anyone interested in being able to parse NextSketch 2's Sketch format, you can now use our Grammar file (Horizon.g4) to generate your own Parsers in JavaScript, Python, C# and more. Check it out on GitHub.
We've also adopted the use of Feature flags for this version. We use it for debugging as well as for controlling some experimental features.
A lot of work has gone into making our website stand out, and we really hope you like it. We're also looking for feedback on our plugin. NextSketch 2 is for small teams working on large projects. If you know someone who might be interested in using NextSketch 2, drop us a line at nxsketch@gmail.com!
Finally, we're also in the process of updating our logo to something a bit more modern. Some places still need updates, which will be rolled out soon.
Check out the plugin on the JetBrains Marketplace when the update drops. Also, please rate the plugin to let us know what you think!
Cheers!
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