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Koin IDE Plugin

Overview​

The Koin IDE Plugin is a new tool in the Kotzilla platform, designed to enhance your development experience with the Koin framework. It helps you visualize and manage your Koin configurations and dependencies directly within Android Studio or IntelliJ IDEA. Currently in beta, the plugin simplifies code navigation, improves configuration accuracy, and helps you catch issues early in the development process.

Key Features in Beta​

Configuration Tree View​

The Koin Configuration Tree offers a structured visualization of your app's dependency setup, including:

  • Modules: See all declared modules in your application.

  • Components and dependencies: View each component along with its dependencies, ensuring complete understanding of your setup.

  • Validation checks: Perform initial validations to catch missing configurations or depedencies declararion.

Contextual Navigation​

Navigate easily between components and their configurations without leaving the IDE. The plugin integrates with your codebase to provide:

  • Component-specific insights: Dive directly into the details of a selected component.

  • Dependency Resolution: Automatically detect argument types and resolve dependencies to help you debug effectively.

  • Koin Gutter icons: Gutter icons are displayed next to relevant lines of code, helping you navigate Koin dependencies and modules. Clicking on these icons will take you directly to the definition of the dependency.

Why use the Koin IDE Plugin?​

The Koin IDE Plugin introduces Configuration Safety, a proactive approach to dependency management that:

  • Analyzes configurations in real time: Detects issues or missing declarations while you write your code.

  • Prevents runtime errors: Addresses problems early in the development process, eliminating surprises during runtime or compilation.

  • Facilitates code navigation: Use gutter icons to quickly jump between Koin components and their dependencies, eliminating the need for manual searching.