# BareCode

A modular code editor built with **C++17**, **Qt6**, and **CMake**.  
Designed to compile cleanly on **Linux** and **Windows**.

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## Features (v1.0)

| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Project tree | Left panel — shows only the selected project directory |
| Tabbed editor | Open multiple files simultaneously; tabs are movable and closable |
| Syntax highlighting | C / C++ (extensible via `HighlighterFactory`) |
| Line numbers | Painted in a dedicated gutter |
| Auto-indent | Preserves indentation level on Enter |
| Tab → spaces | Configurable; jumps to next tab stop |
| Persistent settings | Window geometry, font, tab size, last project (INI file) |

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## Project Structure

```
BareCode/
├── CMakeLists.txt          # Top-level build
├── main.cpp
├── resources/
│   └── resources.qrc
└── src/
    ├── core/               # MainWindow, ProjectManager, Settings, IPlugin
    ├── editor/             # EditorPanel, EditorTab, CodeEditor, LineNumberArea
    ├── filetree/           # FileTreePanel
    └── highlighter/        # SyntaxHighlighter, CppHighlighter, HighlighterFactory
```

Each subdirectory compiles into its own **static library**, keeping modules independent.

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## Building

### Prerequisites

- CMake ≥ 3.16
- Qt6 (Widgets module)
- A C++17-capable compiler (GCC, Clang, MSVC)

### Linux

```bash
cmake -B build -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
cmake --build build -j$(nproc)
./build/BareCode
```

### Windows (Visual Studio)

```bat
cmake -B build -G "Visual Studio 17 2022" -A x64
cmake --build build --config Release
build\Release\BareCode.exe
```

### Windows (MinGW)

```bat
cmake -B build -G "MinGW Makefiles" -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
cmake --build build
build\BareCode.exe
```

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## Extending BareCode

### Adding a new syntax highlighter

1. Create a subclass of `SyntaxHighlighter` in `src/highlighter/`.
2. Populate `m_rules` in the constructor (see `CppHighlighter` as a template).
3. Register the file extension(s) in `HighlighterFactory.cpp`.

No other files need to change.

### Adding a new panel / plugin

1. Implement the `IPlugin` interface from `src/core/IPlugin.h`.
2. Create a `QWidget`-derived class for the UI.
3. Instantiate and wire it up in `MainWindow`.

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## Code Style

All code uses **Allman brace style** and C++17 throughout.