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Gherkin language server support
Summary
Gherkin already provides a process to parse feature files from the commandline as well as parsing "in code". This still needs adaption when used, e.g. in an IDE. For some time now there is a Language Server Protocol that allows to support the easy integration in multiple IDEs with less code.
Expected Behavior
The process can be started with 'gherkin --server' behaving according to the LSP4 protocol using the std input/output stream for communication.
Current Behavior
currently it is only possible to parse feature files one-time with a cucumber specific json response
Context & Motivation
See summary, this would allow to integrate advanced editing capabilities to a majority of IDEs without "reinvent the wheel"
Your Environment
The users operating system that is capable of executing the gherkin command.
Hi @laeubi - I think this could be incredibly useful.
Is this something you'd be willing and able to contribute, or kick-start? I personally do not have capacity to do this now.
@aslakhellesoy I'm currently doing some investigations on how this could be archived using LSP4J (java) but if someone else can do it better and faster (e.g. GO, C+++, ...) feel free to raise a hand :-)
I can't promise when I could came up with a prototype but will keep this in mind.
This is the mentioned VS Code Extension: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=alexkrechik.cucumberautocomplete Everything with autocomplete is done in VS Code via LSP.
