https://github.com/brian-team/brian-code-editor
GSoC 2023 project: Code editor support for Brian model equations
https://github.com/brian-team/brian-code-editor
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GSoC 2023 project: Code editor support for Brian model equations
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/brian-team/brian-code-editor
- Owner: brian-team
- License: gpl-3.0
- Created: 2023-05-12T11:15:20.000Z (about 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-11-02T13:34:45.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-12T16:11:14.462Z (5 months ago)
- Language: Python
- Size: 13 MB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 5
- Forks: 2
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
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README
# VS Code Brian Simulator Extension
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## Table of Contents
- [Introduction](#introduction)
- [Features](#features)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
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## Introduction
The VS Code Brian Simulator Extension is a powerful tool that enhances your experience when working with [Brian2](https://brian2.readthedocs.io/) simulations in Visual Studio Code. It provides features like highlighting the input strings for `Equations()` in Brian2 code, making debugging more accessible, and offering auto-completion for Brian2 functions and methods.
## Features
- **Equations() String Highlighting**: Easily identify the input strings within `Equations()` in your Brian2 code for quick debugging.
- **Auto-Completion**: Speed up your coding process with auto-completion suggestions for Brian2 functions and methods, reducing errors and improving code efficiency.
## Installation
To install the VS Code Brian Simulator Extension, follow these steps:
1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Go to the Extensions view by clicking on the square icon in the left sidebar or pressing `Ctrl+Shift+X`.
3. Search for "Brian Simulator" in the Extensions marketplace.
4. Click the "Install" button for the extension offered by our official publisher.
5. Once installed, the extension is ready to use.
## Usage
1. Open or create a Python file in Visual Studio Code.
2. Write your Brian 2 code, including the `Equations()` section.
3. As you type, the extension will automatically highlight the input string within the `Equations()` block for easy identification.
4. Enjoy the convenience of auto-completion as you write your Brian 2 code. The extension will suggest relevant Brian 2 functions and methods.
## Contributing
We welcome contributions to the VS Code Brian Simulator Extension. If you'd like to contribute, please follow these steps:
1. Fork the repository on GitHub.
2. Clone your fork to your local machine.
3. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
4. Make your changes and commit them.
5. Push your changes to your fork.
6. Create a pull request to the main repository.
7. Please Follow [Contributing.md](/CONTRIBUTING.md) for more details
## License
This extension is licensed under the `GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3, 29 June 2007`. See the [LICENSE](https://github.com/brian-team/brian-code-editor/blob/main/brianextension/LICENSE) file for more information.
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Thank you for using the VS Code Brian Simulator Extension! If you have any questions, encounter issues, or want to contribute, please don't hesitate to [get in touch](https://brian.discourse.group/).
## Google Summer of Code 2023
This project is a part of [Google Summer of Code](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/) 2023, sponsored by [INCF](https://www.incf.org/) and mentored by [Marcel Stimberg](https://github.com/mstimberg), [Dan Goodman](https://github.com/thesamovar) and [Ben Evan](https://github.com/bdevans).
[Abhishek Tiwari](https://github.com/AbhishekTiwari23) is the contributor to this project.
### About Brian.Org
[Brian.Org](https://briansimulator.org/) is an open-source software package for simulating spiking neural networks. It is written in Python and is designed to be easy to use and extend. The project is maintained by a community of developers and researchers from around the world.
### About INCF
The [International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility (INCF)](https://www.incf.org/) is an international organization that promotes the sharing of neuroscience data and tools. It supports the development of open-source software and provides funding for research projects like this one.
### About Google Summer of Code
[Google Summer of Code](https://summerofcode.withgoogle.com/) is a global program that offers students stipends to write code for open-source projects. It is sponsored by Google and has been running since 2005.
Happy coding!