Visual D released

[Lars T. Kyllingstad]

Rainer Schuetze wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I'd like to announce the initial release of Visual D, a Visual Studio 
> package providing both project management and language services for 
> integration of the D programming language into Visual Studio.
> 
> Here are some features:
> 
>     * Project management
>           o all DMD command line options accessible
>           o support for resource compiler
>           o custom build commands
>           o pre/post custom build steps
>           o automatic dependency generation
>           o automatic link between dependent projects
>           o integrates cv2pdb for seamless debugger integration
>           o new project templates
> 
>     * Language Service
>           o syntax highlighting
>           o simple word-completion
>           o import statement completion
>           o goto definition (using JSON file from compilation)
>           o smart indentation
>           o highlight/jump-to matching braces
>           o code snippets
> 
>     * Supported Visual Studio versions
>           o VS 2005, VS 2008
>           o with some limitations: VS.NET 2003, VS 2010
> 
>     * Easy installer for hassle-free installation

Wow, this is awesome!  I have a feeling this will make a BIG 
contribution when it comes to attracting people to D, not to mention 
keeping them here. :)


> And for the fun and frustration: Visual D is completely written in D.

One shouldn't underestimate how important this last point is.

-Lars