Extend use cases for Java

[paulvi]

While JavaScript support #2 is teasing, I think Mirur first should be extended for all possible Java cases, as you mentioned #2 (comment)

I believe user should get value from mirur Views whatever current variable is selected.
(Or even when none is selected or multiple are selected).

Can you share/reference roadmap ?

[brandonborkholder]

It's in my head. In short

1. Implement wider support for arrays of numbers, more painters, etc.
2. Simple, generic for objects like strings, maps, shapes, images
3. Enable the user to view complex structures more easily, e.g. Point2D[]
4. Enable user-defined extensions to paint their objects their way

[paulvi]

1. Simple, generic for objects like strings, maps, shapes, images

images... can it be that int[] is actually holding picture. Then it would magically appear inside IDE.
That is rare use case however.

What I would really wish is that for any expression or variable there would be something useful inside Mirur Views.

[brandonborkholder]

I welcome any suggestions for how to visualize other structures. There's even an existing mechanism inside the plugin to suggest new views.

[brandonborkholder]

Noting here that what still remains for Java use cases are

1. Support for generic objects like maps
2. Viewing complex structures like Point2D[]
3. Enabling user-defined extensions to paint their objects their way

[paulvi]

JavaScript objects/arrays #2 are closer to maps

3 Enabling user-defined extensions to paint their objects their way

Can it just be some toNumber() method ?
(Method name in preferences would suffice)