# Python Autocompletion Setup Guide

## Current Configuration

VS Code workspace settings have been configured for optimal Python autocompletion in `.vscode/settings.json`.

## Features Enabled

### Python IntelliSense Features:
1. **Type Checking** - Basic type checking for better suggestions
2. **Auto-Import Completions** - Automatically suggests and adds imports
3. **Function Parentheses** - Automatically adds `()` when completing functions
4. **Parameter Hints** - Shows function signatures as you type
5. **Inlay Hints** - Shows type information inline
6. **Quick Suggestions** - Fast autocompletion as you type (10ms delay)
7. **Tab Completion** - Press Tab to accept suggestions
8. **Bracket Auto-completion** - Adds brackets when completing functions

### Project-Specific Configuration:
- Extra paths include `easycoder/` and `plugins/` directories
- Workspace-wide analysis for cross-file completions
- Semantic highlighting enabled
- EasyCoder (`.ecs`) files properly associated

## Required Extension

Make sure you have the **Python extension** installed:

1. Press `Ctrl+Shift+X` to open Extensions
2. Search for "Python"
3. Install "Python" by Microsoft (if not already installed)
4. The extension includes **Pylance** for advanced IntelliSense

## Testing Python Autocompletion

Try opening any Python file and test:

```bash
code easycoder/ec_core.py
```

### What You Should See:

1. **Import Suggestions**: Type `import ` and see module suggestions
2. **Method Completion**: Type `self.` and see all available methods
3. **Parameter Hints**: Type a function name and `(` to see parameters
4. **Type Information**: Hover over variables to see type info
5. **Quick Info**: Hover over functions to see docstrings

### Example Test:

Open `easycoder/ec_core.py` and try:
- Type `self.get` - should suggest `getToken()`, `getValue()`, etc.
- Type `command['` - should suggest dictionary keys
- Hover over method names - should show docstrings

## Keyboard Shortcuts

- `Ctrl+Space` - Trigger IntelliSense manually
- `Ctrl+Shift+Space` - Show parameter hints
- `Tab` - Accept suggestion
- `Esc` - Dismiss suggestion
- `F12` - Go to definition
- `Alt+F12` - Peek definition
- `Shift+F12` - Find all references

## Customization

To adjust settings, edit `.vscode/settings.json`:

- Adjust `editor.quickSuggestionsDelay` (default: 10ms)
- Toggle `python.analysis.typeCheckingMode` (off/basic/strict)
- Enable/disable `editor.formatOnSave`

## For EasyCoder Files

The settings also enhance `.ecs` file editing:
- Word-based suggestions from all EasyCoder files
- Suggests variable names and labels you've used
- Works alongside the syntax highlighting

## Troubleshooting

If autocompletion isn't working:

1. **Reload Window**: `Ctrl+Shift+P` → "Reload Window"
2. **Check Python Extension**: Ensure it's installed and enabled
3. **Select Python Interpreter**: `Ctrl+Shift+P` → "Python: Select Interpreter"
4. **Restart Language Server**: `Ctrl+Shift+P` → "Python: Restart Language Server"
5. **Clear Cache**: Close VS Code, delete `.vscode/.ropeproject/` if it exists

## Additional Tips

- IntelliSense learns from your code as you type
- The more you work in the project, the better suggestions become
- Pylance indexes the entire workspace for accurate completions
- Use type hints in your code for even better suggestions

## Performance

Settings are optimized for:
- Fast suggestion display (10ms delay)
- Workspace-wide indexing
- Cross-file intelligence
- Module import suggestions

Reload VS Code (`Ctrl+Shift+P` → "Reload Window") to activate all settings!
