Generate Imports, Constructors, Getters and Setters

Generate a constructor, get- setters methods based on private variables.

Autocomplete exports from your workspace and generate appropriate import lines.

Changelog

v0.1.9

• wildcard import line support based on type definition files
• intellisense now knows about type definition files
• fixed import line path issues

v0.1.8

• ignore imports when there is already a wildcard import
• better export detection

v0.1.7

• minor bug fixes
• re-index exports on file save

v0.1.6

• import assistant: generate import lines
• intellisense for exports from other files
• better error handling
• import demo screencast

v0.1.5

• updated README
• added demo screencast

v0.1.4

• generate constructor
• filter already generated getter/setters
• quick menu with alt+shift+G

v0.1.2

• generate getter / setter
• scoped variable listing

Install

Get VSCode and grab the extension from the VSCode Extension Market

Settings

1. genGetSet.scoped (default: enabled) switch between scoped or global search for private variables, when scoped only available private definitions from the class where the cursor resides will be shown.
2. genGetSet.filter (default: enabled) show only private varaibles which haven't been generated yet based on getter and/or setter selection.
3. genGetSet.importTypings (default: enabled) create import wildcard lines based on typing definition files.

Usage

1. Just place your cursor within a TypeScript class definition in the text editor window
2. Open the command palette ctrl+shift+P / cmd+shift+P.
3. Search for 'Generate Getter', 'Setter' or 'Constructor'
4. Select the private variable you would like to generate

or

1. Just place your cursor within a TypeScript class definition in the text editor window
2. Press alt+shift+G for a quick selection
3. Select the private variable you would like to generate (or constructor)

The generated method will be placed at the cursors position.

Best Practice

Best practice is naming your variables with a _ for private use. The extension will remove the _ when generating the methods.

This: private _name: string;

Will render in:

public get name(): string {
    return this._name;
}

public set name(value: string) {
    this._name = value;
}

If there is no _ the method will start with a $.

This: private name: string;

Will render in:

public get $name(): string {
    return this.name;
}

public set $name(value: string) {
    this.name = value;
}

Known Problems

Always type your variables. Even when your variable is being initialized, else the extension cannot read the typing. Always do this: private _name: boolean = false;

Currently only works with TypeScript. Can easily be extended to other languages. (see github).

Enjoy!