Outerbase Editor: Unleash Your Plugin Superpowers
Crafting Outerbase Plugins with Style and Ease
Table of contents
- Introduction
- The Genesis of Outerbase Editor
- Building the Outerbase Editor - A Fusion of Fun and Functionality
- The Community Aspect: Fostering Collaboration
- Live Debugging Alerts: Real-time Insights
- Cloud Storage for Plugins - Building on Outerbase's Feature SQLite Database
- Authentication with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and Future Plans
- The Unfolding Future
- 🚀 Embarking on a Live Action Journey: Crafting an AI Column Editor Plugin!
- Conclusion
Introduction
Welcome to the world of Outerbase Editor, where you can craft, refine, and elevate your Outerbase plugins effortlessly and stylishly. My journey as a dedicated developer led me to tackle the challenge of streamlining the plugin creation process for Outerbase. For this Hashnode hackathon, I invite you to explore the genesis of Outerbase Editor, its essential features, and its capacity to empower developers like yourself with the finesse to wield plugin superpowers.
The Genesis of Outerbase Editor
Upon my initial foray into the realm of Outerbase plugins, I couldn't help but notice the absence of a visual interface to materialize my plugin concepts. It felt akin to constructing a spaceship without a blueprint—demanding and laden with technical intricacies. Frustration, however, fueled my determination to embark on a mission to birth a platform that would enable users to effortlessly craft Outerbase plugins.
Building the Outerbase Editor - A Fusion of Fun and Functionality
Outerbase Editor transcends the ordinary realm of plugin development tools; it seamlessly melds enjoyment with utility. I aimed to fashion an experience that renders plugin construction an enjoyable journey. To achieve this, I meticulously designed an interface that exudes sophistication, contemporaneity, and user-friendliness. Here's an in-depth look at what sets Outerbase Editor apart:
The Editor Panel
The Editor Panel, situated at the heart of Outerbase Editor, is where the magic unfolds. Leveraging the power of Monaco Editor, the same foundation as VS Code, it furnishes you with code highlighting, IntelliSense, and a welcoming space to compose and refine your plugin code sans the burden of additional adjustments. It's the stage where enchantment transpires, and you are the sorcerer.
Table View: Crafting Column Plugins in Real-Time
Imagine you're the mastermind behind a revolutionary car dealership app, and you want to add a stunning "Image View" column to showcase the cars in your inventory. With Outerbase Editor's Table View, it's as exciting as customizing your dream car.
Custom Column Creation: First, you get to name your column, let's call it "Car Image," and select the data type as "Image."
Populate with Car Images: Next, you breathe life into your column by adding image URLs of the cars you want to feature. Just tap on one button, and watch the magic unfold.
Real-Time Preview: What makes this process thrilling is the real-time preview. As you write your plugin code, the Table View brings your column to life, displaying actual car images right before your eyes. No more guessing or clicking through multiple screens – you see exactly what you're creating instantly.
Fine-Tune Your Masterpiece: The power to make adjustments is at your fingertips. If you need to swap out an image or add more cars to your inventory, Outerbase Editor's Table View lets you do it seamlessly in real time.
Save and Marvel: Once you're satisfied with your "Car Image" column, just hit save, and it's ready to shine in your Outerbase app. It's like putting the finishing touches on a masterpiece.
With Outerbase Editor, creating column plugins like the "Car Image" view is not only efficient but also exhilarating.
Plugin View: Real-Time Magic for Table Plugins
Now, let's dive into the world of table plugins, specifically, the "Dealership Table" plugin. In the Plugin View, you'll experience real-time previews that bring your table plugins to life.
Imagine you're building a table plugin to showcase your dealership's car inventory. Here's how Outerbase Editor's Plugin View helps you bring that vision to life:
Write Code: In the code editor, write your plugin code.
Real-Time Preview: As you write code, the Plugin View becomes your crystal ball, showing you exactly how your "Dealership Table" will look in Outerbase. You'll see the table structure with columns for "Car Make," "Model," "Year," and "Price Range."
Interactive Preview: The best part? It's not a static preview. It's interactive! You can experiment with different settings, like selecting various car makes or adjusting the price range. The table responds in real-time, giving you a taste of how it'll behave in the wild.
Fine-Tune and Excel: Outerbase Editor's Plugin View isn't just for show. It's your playground for testing configurations, tweaking variables, and ensuring your "Dealership Table" plugin not only looks sharp but also functions seamlessly.
Outerbase Editor is your passport to a world of dynamic column and table plugins. Whether you're adding captivating image columns or creating interactive dealership tables, Outerbase Editor makes it a thrilling journey from start to finish.
The Community Aspect: Fostering Collaboration
Outerbase Editor is more than just a development tool; it's a hub for community collaboration. Connect with fellow developers, share ideas, and contribute to the ever-growing repository of plugins. Join the vibrant ecosystem where innovation flourishes, and ideas are transformed into reality.
Live Debugging Alerts: Real-time Insights
In the world of plugin development, knowledge is power. Outerbase Editor empowers you with live debugging alerts, providing instant insights into your code's performance. Identify issues as they arise, receive actionable feedback, and fine-tune your plugins with precision.
Cloud Storage for Plugins - Building on Outerbase's Feature SQLite Database
Outerbase Editor is built upon the robust foundation of Outerbase's feature-rich SQLite database. This underlying database plays a pivotal role in storing and managing user-created plugins. It seamlessly integrates with Outerbase Editor, allowing users to perform a variety of database operations using Outerbase Commands.
These commands are executed within the Outerbase environment, ensuring the security and integrity of the data.
On the client side, Outerbase Editor employs SWR to optimize data management and minimize calls to the Commands. SWR is a library for fetching and caching data in the browser while simultaneously sending a request to fetch updated data from the server.
Authentication with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and Future Plans
Currently, Outerbase Editor utilizes Firebase Authentication to ensure secure access to the platform.
However, as Outerbase's capabilities evolve, Outerbase Editor has plans to enhance authentication and user verification. The intention is to transition towards using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for authentication and authorization within the Outerbase ecosystem. Here's a JavaScript snippet of how this might work:
// Sample code for JWT authentication (future implementation)
import jwt from "jsonwebtoken";
const secretKey = 'your_secret_key';
function userCode() {
// Extract JWT token from request headers
const authorizationHeader = "{{request.headers.Authorization}}";
const token = authorizationHeader ? authorizationHeader.split(' ')[1] : null;
if (!token) {
// Token is missing or invalid, return null
return { user: null };
}
try {
// Verify the JWT token
const decodedToken = jwt.verify(token, secretKey);
if (decodedToken && decodedToken.user) {
// User is authenticated, return user object
return { user: decodedToken.user };
} else {
// Authentication failed, return null
return { user: null };
}
} catch (error) {
// Token verification failed, return null
return { user: null };
}
}
The Unfolding Future
As the Outerbase universe continues its evolution, so too does Outerbase Editor. We stand poised to embrace forthcoming changes and enhancements, particularly as Outerbase fortifies its command endpoint security. Our commitment is to seamlessly integrate third-party solutions, ensuring that your journey in plugin creation remains smooth and secure.
🚀 Embarking on a Live Action Journey: Crafting an AI Column Editor Plugin!
Welcome to the exciting world of Outerbase Editor, where we're about to unveil a remarkable creation: an AI-powered column editor. This ingenious plugin not only enabled the development of another project but also unleashed the power of artificial intelligence to enhance your data manipulation experience.
Picture this: a sleek, cutting-edge AI column editor that seamlessly connects to a separate CORS-enabled API meticulously crafted by yours truly. But here's where the magic happens: it leverages Meta's brand-new LLAMA model, boasting a staggering 70 billion parameters, to perform astonishing operations.
So, how does it work? This enchanting plugin is designed to communicate with your data at a whole new level. It sends the cell's value along with a tailored prompt, ready to perform its digital wizardry on that value. The result? An unparalleled data editing experience that will leave you spellbound.
But wait, there's more! I've got an incredible video showcasing the Outerbase Editor in action, and the best part is, it's available for everyone to explore. You can even clone it and experiment with this remarkable tool in your own Outerbase Editor environment. Get ready to embark on an adventure that will redefine the way you edit columns forever! 🌟💼
Conclusion
Outerbase Editor transcends the confines of a mere plugin development tool; it serves as your gateway to unlocking plugin superpowers. The art of crafting Outerbase plugins has never been as enjoyable, accessible, and brimming with creative potential as it is now. Whether you're an experienced developer or embarking on your maiden plugin adventure, Outerbase Editor stands ready to infuse your journey with enjoyment, sophistication, and boundless creative opportunities. So, grasp your coding wand, and together, let us conjure plugin magic!