Course Overview: Sublime Text
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Sublime Text, a lightweight yet powerful text editor that is popular among developers for its speed, simplicity, and rich feature set. Students will learn how to set up, customize, and effectively use Sublime Text for various programming tasks. The course covers essential features, plugins, customization, and productivity tips to help students leverage the full potential of Sublime Text.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Install and configure Sublime Text.
Navigate the Sublime Text interface and utilize its core features.
Customize the editor to suit their development workflow.
Use plugins to enhance functionality.
Utilize advanced editing features for efficient coding.
Integrate Sublime Text with version control systems like Git.
Optimize their workflow with productivity tools and keyboard shortcuts.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Sublime Text
Overview of Sublime Text and its features
Installing Sublime Text on different operating systems
Understanding the Sublime Text interface (sidebar, editor, command palette)
Setting up your first project
Module 2: Basic Features and Configuration
Opening and managing files and folders
Basic editing features (syntax highlighting, code completion, snippets)
Customizing the editor (themes, settings, keybindings)
Installing and managing packages with Package Control
Module 3: Advanced Editing Features
Multi-cursor editing and selection
Code navigation and refactoring
Using the command palette and goto functionality
Creating and using custom snippets
Module 4: Plugins and Customization
Popular plugins for different languages and frameworks
Customizing the workspace with plugins
Creating custom keybindings and commands
Configuring settings for specific languages
Module 5: Productivity Tips and Tricks
Using the integrated terminal
Working with split views and multiple editors
Task automation with build systems
Integrating with external tools and services
Module 6: Version Control Integration
Introduction to Git and version control in Sublime Text
Installing Git and Git-related packages
Cloning repositories and managing branches
Committing, pushing, and pulling changes
Resolving merge conflicts within Sublime Text
Module 7: Web Development with Sublime Text
Setting up web development projects
Using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript efficiently
Working with popular web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue)
Debugging web applications
Module 8: Advanced Features and Workflows
Remote development and SSH integration
Using Sublime Text for data science and Python development
Working with REST APIs using HTTP request plugins
Managing large codebases with Sublime Text
Module 9: Project Work and Case Studies
Hands-on project: Setting up and managing a comprehensive project with Sublime Text
Real-world case studies of Sublime Text usage in professional environments
Peer review and feedback sessions
Assessment
Quizzes and assignments to reinforce learning.
Mid-course project to apply Sublime Text concepts.
Final project: Develop and manage a comprehensive application using Sublime Text.
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of programming concepts.
Familiarity with at least one programming language.
Resources Provided
Course textbook and supplementary materials.
Access to online repositories and sample projects.
Online forums for discussion and support.