Installing a Text Editor and Its Packages

Programming directly in any language's Command Window is inefficient; instead, we use text editors that offer organized layouts, code folding, snippets, and linting. In this course, we'll use SublimeText, a free, lightweight, versatile, and well-established text editor.

Installing SublimeText

• Go to www.SublimeText.com;
• Click Download at the top right;
• Download the version for your operating system;
• Open and install the download.

Instruction

To set up SublimeText for folding, creating snippets, and linting Matlab code, follow these steps:

1. Installing Packages in SublimeText

• Open SublimeText;
• Open the Command Palette (press Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac);
• Type Package Control: Install Package and press Enter;
• Search for the package name and click on it to install;
• Wait for the confirmation message at the bottom left indicating the installation is complete;

2. Required Packages

Install the following packages:

• SyntaxFold (demonstrated in the video);
• AutofoldCode;
• SublimeLinter;
• SublimeLinter.contrib-mlint (install SublimeLinter first);
• PackageResourceViewer;
• gruvbox (for the color theme);

3. Verifying Installed Packages

• Open the Command Palette;
• Type Package Control: List Packages;
• Check the list of installed packages that appears;

4. Removing Unwanted Packages

• Open the Command Palette;
• Type Package Control: Remove Package;
• Select the package you want to uninstall;

5. Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues, refer to your Quick Reference for additional guidance.