On Oct 6, 2004, at 4:01 AM, mnothrop wrote:
I own skEdit, and really like it's auto-complete feature, which you might consider more traditional, in that it's implemented similarly to other apps (e.g. Dreamweaver, HomeSite); it suggests the likely tag *as* you type, with a drop down menu that is likewise filtered in real-time.
In comparing the features you quickly see that skEdit's approach augment's the user's knowledge and memory of syntax (either reminding/reinforcing, or teaching), whereas TM requires a mental mapping of not only specifics of syntax, but an additional aspect, in the triggers. It may just be my perspective on this feature (i.e. largely reliably, and strict syntax of HTML, vs. highly variable, creative arrangements of syntax in programming languages,) but I don't find this approach as convenient for X/HTML editing.
Well said Marc. I'm disappointed, because I had just assumed that (XHTML/CSS) code-hinting would be there by default in TextMate. But now as I read the list and the split in opinions about this feature -- I'm wondering if it will ever be reality. Not to sound too negative -- there's a lot I like about TM so far. Further exploration is in order before making judgments.